MIF invites great artists from across the globe to create extraordinary new work for the Festival, which is staged every two years at venues and found spaces across Manchester. Our future home is The Factory, a world-class cultural space being built in the heart of the city, where we’ll present a year-round programme and artists will be able to develop work of huge ambition and scale that they might not be able to anywhere else.

The Recruitment Coordinator will coordinate and administer the recruitment processes and be the first point of contact for hiring managers to ensure the candidate experience is seamless and recruitment campaigns are managed to set deadlines.  To actively champion equity, diversity and inclusion within MIF by broadening our reach into candidate pools that we have least engagement with, identifying opportunities for attraction.

Responsibilities will include

• Working with hiring managers and the HR team to plan and deliver the recruitment plan to achieve deadlines, including the design of compelling job adverts, creating a seamless process for both hiring and conducting relevant checks and supporting reasonable adjustments
• Sourcing candidates through working with internal departments and prospective candidates to build talent pipelines and exploring new and innovative attraction methods, including acting as a representative at job fairs, local events to raise the profile for working at MIF and showcase vacant roles and opportunities
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of our Freelance talent pool policy and process.  To consistently communicate and engage with Freelancers and the relevant MIF teams to ensure resourcing is matched to operational needs
• Administering and maintaining the recruitment project plan and subsequent reporting to agreed metrics, evaluating trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.  You will be instrumental in providing ideas to improve positive action initiatives, better conversion rates and reduce cost per hire
• Acting as the point of contact for recruitment agencies and ensure rates are competitive and agency placements are managed in a cost-effective manner

Essential requirements include

• Ability to follow processes to meet deadlines by planning, solving problems and following best practice to get the desired results
• Passionate about people and their development
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude, including a flexible approach to developing and delivering the job
• Able to work with discretion and maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality & objectivity
• Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds

MIF invites great artists from across the globe to create extraordinary new work for the Festival, which is staged every two years at venues and found spaces across Manchester. Our future home is The Factory, a world-class cultural space being built in the heart of the city, where we’ll present a year-round programme and artists will be able to develop work of huge ambition and scale that they might not be able to anywhere else.

The Community Partnerships Manager will play a central role in ensuring The Factory has a key civic role and function in Manchester. They will lead on the development of a range of strategic partnerships to ensure The Factory is a useful and functional space for communities as well as a creative venue. 

Responsibilities will include

• Develop and implement innovative and original ideas informed by latest thinking in the realm of care for communities
• Build strategic non arts sector partnerships to maximise the use and function of space at The Factory
• Work closely with MIF’s Neighbourhood Connector Programme to build wider organisational understanding of the needs of Manchester’s communities
• Advocate for the civic role and purpose of The Factory internally and externally
• Manage MIF’s Community Contract programme building equitable and mutually beneficial contracts of community value
• Work with our fundraising team to secure support to extend and build upon our programmes of work
• Contribute to our work in building community skills, confidence and resilience in local neighbourhoods
• Develop and deliver comprehensive evaluation and impact analysis, continually adapting and evolving activity as a result of learning. Create effective reporting methods and sharing key learnings as appropriate across communities and sector

Essential requirements include

• A strong communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to develop and sustain stakeholder relationships
• Experience of developing strategic relationships and partnerships to achieve key organisational outcomes
• Experience of working in a community based setting
• Experience of submitting successful funding applications, creating monitoring frameworks and evaluating activity
• Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a flagship policy at the heart of the coalition government’s vision for building a Big Society.  The programme brings together 16-17 year olds from different backgrounds in a summer programme which includes adventure, discovery and meaningful social action.  NCS aims to support participants’ personal and social development and help them develop the confidence, skills and attitudes they need to take on active roles in their communities and develop themselves for their own future.

Job Description

As an NCS Programme Lead, you will organise and lead NCS delivery in the North West . Your primary responsibilities will be overseeing and supporting young people from a diverse range of backgrounds and enabling them to engage, participate and develop within the Catch22 NCS programme. For 2022 the NCS programme is also extending to schools and colleges in skills builder activities during the term time where we will be delivering a range of personal and social development workshops. 

Do you have a passion for developing the minds of young people? Are you a good role model and committed to making a change in the next generation ? Have you always wanted a job where you can see and feel that your making a difference?If the answer is 'YES" then working on NCS, a life changing programme is the next step for you. 

We are looking for an ambitious individual who is self motivated and has the ability to inspire others. You will have the creative freedom to design and deliver a programme that will be rolled out to over 300 young people in you region, giving them the confidence and life skills young people need to navigate into adulthood. 

Main Duties & Accountabilities:

- Organising, planning and delivering all phases of NCS, including pre-programme engagement activities , one week residential at activity centre, planning community projects & delivery, graduation events and post-NCS activity.

·  To support recruitment teams in schools and college to attract and sign young people up to the programme. 

·Engage and build positive relationships with young people and their parent/carers so that they are comfortable and confident in coming on programme. This may take the form of events and activities so that young people can build relationships with the staff team. 

-    Building a network oflocal community, partner individuals and organisations in order to provide young people opportunities to develop community based projects. 

·     Lead a team of sessional staff to deliver the NCS programme, this includes delivering staff training and managing staff on the ground. 

Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to A Level or equivalent.
• Demonstrate ability to incorporate and demonstrate an equal opportunities perspective in all areas of work, including race, disability, sexual orientation and gender.
• Substantial experience of working directly with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Experience of working in partnership with a variety of agencies to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Experience of working with young people from a variety of ethnic groups cultural and social backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, effective at all levels, both orally and in writing
• Ability to organise your own work routines effectively with a minimum of supervision and support.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy.
• A high level of communication, interpersonal and commitment to the organisation and  to their own personal and professional development.

Additional information

What looks good for this role?

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with community partners
• Recruit, assess and retain good sessional staff
• Remaining in budget and generating ideas for efficiency
• Delivering an engaging and creative NCS programme
• Develop a successful extension programme including a proactive Youth Board
• Ensuring that you meet all contract requirements within the required timeframe
• Strong project management skills
• Ensuring brilliant basics are met and creating opportunities for magic moments on NCS
• Passionate about supporting young people to meet their potential
• Clear understanding of Catch22 and its vision, mission and ethos

Additional information

Salary: £25,000 (Grade C, Zone 3) 37 hours permanent . 

Office : Being part of the Liverpool team based at The Enterprise Centre, Moorgate Point, Moorgate Road, L33 7XW 

Working hours : Flexiable working hours especially in non delivery time 

Benefits : 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service (pro-rata) • Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%, Access to Catch22 rewards scheme 

Training and Development : Lots of opportunaties for accessing Catch22 portfolio of training sessions online hub , training sessions and qualifications such as ILM Leadership and Management

An exciting opportunity to join Bury VCFA / Beacon at a time of significant growth and development in support of the residents and communities of Bury in Greater Manchester.

The role will empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to a new project, which will track and evaluate the current Cardiac Rehabilitation offer in Bury and gain insights into patient experience.

You’ll be working across localities and communities in Bury, using a range of methods to identify future needs of those referred into cardio rehabilitation services, engaging with individuals and groups and using the principles of co-production to support the shaping of services.

The ideal candidate will have experience of using person-centred and evidence-based approaches, working with qualitative and quantitative information, and engaging with individuals and groups via a variety of means.

Key Responsibilities:- liaising with patients referred for Cardiac Rehabilitiation; supporting their access to services; encouraging them to engage with available pathways

Key Task - Referrals

• processing incoming referrals from the Cardiac Link Nurse;
• working with patients to increase awareness of ways to reduce hospitalisation, prevent chronic heart failure; improve quality of life, and exercise tolerance for people with heart failure;
• exploring reasons for non-attendance at assessments/appointments and non-engagement with available programmes
• scoping marginalised communities to gain an understanding of real or perceived barriers to services
• using knowledge of self-care, social prescribing and other opportunities available locally to enable patients to access support in their communities

Provide Personalised Support

• building rapport with patients referred to the Service, engaging with them in an empathetic and reassuring way
• exploring peoples experiences and voices in a full, patient  and non-judgmental way, with potential focus around marginalised communities, new and emerging communities, and those with protected characteristics

Reporting Requirements

• timely updating and reporting to a Steering Group to share progress, and reporting to the Health & Social Care Manager and Senior SP Link Worker regarding the Becon Service Offer

General Tasks and Requirements

• ensuring accurate data capture, utilising a variety of consultation formats; building excellent relationship with Link Nurse and working alongside Beacon's Link Workers

Location/Base - the role requires agile working, ie site-based across localities, plus Bury VCFA office

Location: Manchester (preferred) or London.  Home (if Manchester based) or hybrid working: our flexible working policy requires everyone London-based to be in our east London office for 25% of the time as a minimum because building in-person relationships is important to us (that could be one week a month, or a day or two a week), but you’re welcome to be there more as many staff are.
Salary: Starting salary of £30,690 pro rata (0.75 FTE based on NEON’s full-time week being 28 hours, equivalent to 4 days per week).
Contract type: Fixed-term 12 months (Maternity cover)
Hours: 8/8.30am to 4/4.30pm three days per week, 21 hours.
Benefits:7.5% employer matched pension after probation; flexible working; 15 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays and Christmas break).
Reporting to: Head of Media
Application deadline: Sunday 19th December 2021, 23.59pm, 
Interviews: For successful applicants, first interviews will be held week commencing 17th January 2022.

About the role

The New Economy Spokesperson Network is a project to train up and substantially boost the number of progressive, diverse voices in the mainstream media. We have begun building our regional media presence outside of the national and London base, starting in Manchester and the North West. This role will be responsible for recruiting spokespeople and establishing strong media contacts across the North West region, implementing the lessons of our recent regional communications review, alongside managing this project. 

You might have a background in journalism and a desire to branch out into campaigning and social change, or you could be someone with a background in social movements and campaigns who has had some experience in dealing with the media.

You will act as a Press Officer for members of the network, including identifying broadcast opportunities, being in regular contact with spokespeople to help them develop messaging on key issues and proactively contacting outlets to get our spokespeople into broadcast and print. You will respond to the daily news agenda, spotting stories in the morning and as they emerge throughout the day. 

In short you will be both mostly a press officer, but also a media trainer. 

Imagine a world where no child’s life chances are limited by their social or family circumstance. At Frontline, that’s the future they are working towards. 

Over 700,000 children in England rely on the support of social workers each year. These children need and deserve the support of life-changing social work professionals. Great social work can empower them to achieve their full potential and help break the cycle of trauma and disadvantage. 

That’s why, through its work as a charity, Frontline develops excellent social work practice and leadership.

Join the Frontline programme

If you’re looking for a career that matters, Frontline’s social work training programme offers a unique opportunity to work directly with children and families, helping them make positive changes in their lives.

On the two-year Frontline programme, you will qualify as a social worker and complete a fully-funded master’s degree. You’ll develop skills in leadership, conflict resolution, analysis and relationship building, which will help you drive social change inside the social work profession and beyond.

Here's some reasons you should apply:

• Qualify as a social worker and complete a fully-funded master's degree.
• Earn as you learn with a salary of up to £34,000 by year two.
• Get high-quality supervision and training from experienced social workers, academics, and coaches.
• Work in partnership with a wide range of organisations and professionals in health, education, the criminal justice system and beyond to bring about positive change.
• Become part of the Frontline Fellowship, a growing community of over 2,000 social workers and receive ongoing support and training throughout your career.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for graduates and career changers who can bring different perspectives and experiences to the Frontline programme and who are committed to using their skills to tackle some of the key challenges that children and families face and truly make a difference.

If that sounds like you, apply to the Frontline programme today. 

Applications to the Frontline programme will close nationally at 11.59pm on 16 December. We recommend applying as soon as possible before this point as some popular locations have already reached capacity and closed, and we will continue to close other locations on a rolling basis before 16 December.

Commissioned by Bury CCG, this role is to empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to Social Prescribing (non-clinical support within the VCSE - Voluntary, Community Charity and Faith Sector), through Bury VCFA’s Beacon Service.

You will provide generalist advice (housing, debt and welfare support) to patients discharged from hospital and support them back into the community unlocking benefits which may have been suspended due to a hospital admission.

Based jointly with Bury VCFA and the Irwell Unit at Fairfield Hospital (discharge team) you will also direct referrals into the VCFA’s Beacon Service working to improve health and well-being outcomes for individuals and longer-term outcomes in reducing future clinical/medical interventions.

We are looking for someone with significant experience of supporting people facing loneliness, isolation, mental health challenges and those in need of crisis support. You will also have a proven track-record of navigating and assisting with benefit claims and liaising with welfare advice centres.

Key Responsibilities:- taking referrals and building strong referral pathways; providing personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes; foster positive and active links with local VCSE groups and local housing provision.

Key Tasks - Referrals

• processing incoimng referrals from the hospital discharge team
• raising awareness of and promoting social prescribing, acting as an honest broker between referring agencies, the patient, and all receiving agencies/organisations
• seeking quality assurance and impact reports/statements

Provide Personalised Support

• helping people to identify the wider issues that impact upon their health and wellbeing (eg. debt, poor housing, unemployment, loneliness, caring responsibilities)
• understanding moderate to complex mental health needs and local provision, particularly crisis support
• meeting people, making home visits where appropriate, building trust, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices, and providing non-judgemental support
• providing accurate and up-to-date information about wellbeing and prevention approaches
• introducing people to groups, activities and statutory services
• supporting community groups and organisations to receive referrals

Reporting Requirements

• timely updating and reporting to the Senior SP Link Worker regarding the Becon Service Offer

General Tasks and Requirements

• ensuring accurate data capture and recording, encouraging feedback and impact statements; using case management system to track progress; monitoring the performance of the service

Location/Base - the role requires agile working, ie site-based across localities, plus Bury VCFA office and Fairfield Hospital (Irwell Unit)

About us: 

The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women’s Aid and the Pankhurst Centre. We work together to ensure the story of the women who won the vote continues to inspire us all to challenge gender inequality, and to ensure that those suffering from domestic violence and abuse get the confidential help they need. 

62 Nelson Street was the home of the Emmeline Pankhurst and her family and was the place where the first meeting of the Women’s Social and Political Union – the movement which became known as the Suffragettes – took place. Saved from demolition by a grass roots campaign in the 1970s and 1980s, the Pankhurst Centre is now the only heritage site in the U.K. dedicated to telling the story of the Pankhurst family and the story of women’s fight for the right to vote. 

Manchester Women’s Aid has over 40 years’ experience in providing vital services to survivors of domestic violence and abuse in Manchester, including refuge accommodation, outreach and education services, and specialist services for marginalised groups. 

The Pankhurst Trust (Incorporating Manchester Women’s Aid) is a diverse organisation with c31% of our staff coming from BAME and c12% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with c11% of staff being aged 18-24 and c25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability. 

Our staff, volunteers and service users have taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be:  

Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change 

Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters 

Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together 

Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging 

About You: 

You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.

You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard. 

About the role: 

All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable. 

The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality administration support to the Central Services Team. The team is responsible for finance, HR, IT, buildings management, performance management, training and events.

Business Support Officer – 1 role available 

The responsibilities will be varied from photocopying and filing to producing newsletters and reports to all areas of the business. There will never be a dull day! 

You will be a confident communicator, skilled in verbal, written and visual 

This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1 

Hours of work: 35 per week

Salary: £18,434.00 per annum 

Duration: Permanent subject to continued funding 

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers 

To Apply: Application packs can be downloaded from our website or a copy can be obtained by emailing our info email.

Application forms should be returned by 5.00pm Thursday 16th December 2021. Interviews will be held on 22nd December 2021. If you have not heard from us by 20th December 2021, your application has been unsuccessful. 

For more information please email our info email or you can also contact us by telephone.

About the Role

40 Hours per week

£37,944 - £48,616 Subject to banding*

We are currently looking for a National Equipment Manager to join our friendly, fast-paced Logistics team at St John Ambulance. Reporting to and working closely with our Head of Logistics, the National Equipment Manager will be responsible for ensuring outstanding operational delivery by ensuring that our people have access to appropriate and well-maintained equipment at all times. This is an excellent opportunity to join a developing team on a permanent, full-time basis, offering the flexibility of being based at any of our offices across England, as well as the opportunity for remote working.

In this exciting and varied role, you will ensure that all equipment and devices are procured, serviced, maintained, and repaired and disposed of in line with the needs of the organisation and manufacturers specifications. You will be responsible for leading on a variety of key tasks including leading on the relationships with suppliers, development of technical specifications for all SJA equipment and standardisation of medical equipment procurement.

You will also be responsible for maintaining a national asset register of all equipment and devices and advising senior managers on processes and building business cases for the procurement of new equipment.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

*Please note that this role is currently under review by our job banding team and the salary will be dependent on the final decision on the banding of the role in line with our current pay structure.

About You

You will have experience of managing a medical equipment servicing and inspection team and an excellent knowledge of medical equipment. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail as well as the ability to delegate and prioritise effectively. You will also have experience in standardisation and service improvement and ideally have experience in the purchase and supply of medical equipment.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive;

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work s
• Health and Wellbeing portal - Access to financial, health and wellbeing guidance and support.
• Discounts - Blue Light, NHS Discounts and SJA discounts including discounts on mobile phone, gym membership, cinema, restaurants, holidays and shopping-including your weekly food shop.

Interview Date: 20 December 2021

Application Review Date: 15 December 2021

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with different accessibility needs.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

We have a Volunteer & Training Coordinator vacancy in our North West Hub, covering Cumbria, Lancashire, Manchester and Wirral areas.  This role will be home based, with some travel to a local office.

It is an exciting time to be joining Cruse, as we are in the process of improving our processes and services in line with the Bereaved People First Strategy, to strengthen the support we can offer to our volunteers and to bereaved people, and so that we work better together to truly become ‘One Cruse’. 

This role is a permanent role, offering 28 hours per week, joining a dedicated team of Hub staff and volunteers. 

The post holder will provide support to the local branches within the Hub, which support bereaved people, and may be required to line manage the Hub Administrators.  They will also support the Hub Manager (being able to deputise for them on occasion).

Finance & Payroll Administrator

Manchester City Centre with some flexibility to work from home

Starting salary for this position is £19,308 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Join a Nobel Prize-winning organisation committed to creating safe and secure futures for women, men and children around the world. MAG works by finding and destroying landmines, cluster bombs and the explosive remnants of war and by advocating and campaigning on behalf of those whose lives are blighted by the lethal debris of conflict. Be part of this life-changing mission by joining MAG to help us free from fear some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.

We are looking for an exceptional administrator to join our dynamic and successful Corporate Finance Team as a Finance & Payroll Administrator.   This is a fantastic opportunity to a join an international charity that shared the 1997 Nobel Peace-Prize.  

Your administrative skills will help make a real difference supporting our global lifesaving work, whilst allowing you to gain the experience in a very busy Corporate Finance department. You’ll provide excellent support to the business by taking responsibility for the administrative tasks associated with departmental transactional processes including purchase and sales ledger, payroll, and financial compliance.

Basic knowledge of double entry bookkeeping, proficiency in the Microsoft Excel and Word as well as strong numerical and analytical skills are essential. It is desirable that you’ll have experience using PSF accounting system and/or ADP payroll system. Although, this is not essential as on the job training will be provided. You will need to have strong administrative experience to ensure that all our processes are followed effectively.  Above all, you will need to be approachable, flexible, super organised, have a good eye for detail and be ready to work in a busy and varied role, taking pride in your work and striving for perfection.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 31st December 2021.

Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and MAG reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised closing date. We therefore would recommend that interested applicants apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.

GISF Admin Officer

Location: London/Manchester with flexibility to work from home

12 month FTC (with the possibility of extension)

Starting salary for this position is £25,272 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Join The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF), an independent platform for security focal points from global humanitarian agencies operating overseas. GISF works directly with 120 + humanitarian agencies (members). The GISF Secretariat and Steering Group also engage and collaborate with a wide range of actors, including institutional donors, researchers, UN agencies, academic institutes, think tanks, consultants and NGO platforms, in order to promote and enhance security risk management in humanitarian assistance. The Forum is not a registered organisation, but an independently run entity, currently hosted by Mines Advisory Group.

For more information, please visit www.gisf.ngo.

GISF Vision:  Aid workers and operations are safe and secure to achieve sustainable access for populations in need

GISF Mission:  GISF drives positive change in security risk management across the humanitarian sector through original research, collaboration and events.

GISF Values:

• GISF operates according to the fundamentals of the humanitarian principles, i.e. humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.
• GISF takes a professional, member driven and collaborative approach to its’ work.
• GISF aims to remain relevant to its’ members and the broader sector through continuous innovation and added value.
• GISF champions inclusivity across security risk management and operates in a transparent, accessible and open manner.

The Role

We are looking for an exceptional Admin Officer to join our dynamic and successful GISF team. This is a fantastic opportunity to a join a small but growing NGO, with an offices in UK/EU and North America.

The aim of this role will be to provide administrative support to the overall work of the Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF). The Administrative Officer will report to the Business & Operations Manager (BOM) and will be responsible for providing proactive administrative support to the GISF Secretariat. They will be responsible for GISF expenditure and budget updates, managing payments to suppliers and from GISF members, keeping GISF records updated as well as supporting the various GISF teams with all their administrative functions including donor reporting. They will produce regular reports and be responsible for managing their workload and prioritising work as appropriate.

Job Description

General Administration

• Provide comprehensive and proactive administrative support to the GISF management team and Secretariat team
• Provide essential cover for the BOM in times of holiday/sickness absence
• Act as liaison with GISF Host organisation, MAG
• Advise GISF Team on MAG policies and protocols – will need to familiarise themselves with MAG policies and protocols
• Undertake or assist with specific projects on behalf of the Management Team
• Support the BOM to ensure coordination of Management Team and Secretariat
• Support arrangements for all GISF Forums and events, as required (logistics, invoice processing and payment, etc.)
• Provide cover for the Admin & Projects Assistant in times of holidays/sickness absence

• Managing consultant contracts – GISF projects
• Liaising with Project Leads and ensuring suppliers and contractor invoices are paid based on deliverables.
• Supporting GISF Team with projects – contract requirements (consultant and procurement), payments, in accordance with host policies and procedures
• Preparing donor reports
• Any other tasks as assigned to support the GISF Secretariat.

Finance & Budget

• Liaising with Host finance team for payment of supplier invoices
• Liaising with Host finance team to raise invoices for members and purchases
• Managing the invoicing process to ensure prompt payment, responding to queries
• Ensuring New suppliers and contractors complete the required forms and are set up on system
• Following up on, and resolving invoicing and payment queries

• Collating and analysing monthly expenditure reports
• Updating GISF budget sheet with monthly expenditure
• Monitoring expenditure against budget and flagging any discrepancies

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Proven administrative experience and ability to work proactively in a similar role.
• Experience in working with colleagues and contacts who are based off-site
• Experience in negotiating, liaising, collaborating and working with senior level colleagues

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build effective working relationships and deal appropriately with key contacts at all levels both internally and externally.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to ensure confidentiality is adhered to, and information is dealt with appropriately.
• Working autonomously as well as supporting team colleagues where appropriate.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, show initiative and be proactive.
• Ability to work well in a busy environment, with competing priorities.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work.
• Ability to accurately collate and present information and data in different formats for a variety of different audiences.
• Excellent written and spoken English

Essential Aptitude

• Ability to prioritise, focus and manage competing expectations within a large stakeholder group.
• Ability to work diplomatically and sensitively in political environments
• Demonstrable commitment to the GISF’s vision
• High levels of integrity and openness with commitment to good governance

Desirable

• Prior experience with humanitarian coordination mechanisms
• Understanding of charities/NGO accountability processes.
• Knowledge of Salesforce
• Proficiency in a second language (French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred)

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG websiteby the closing date of Friday 31st December 2021. 

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks after the deadline, it means that your application has not been successful.

A great new opportunity has arisen to join our client's Finance Team. In this newly created position, you will report directly into the group’s FC, taking ownership and running the day-to-day activity of the finance function.

The Financial Accountant and team will be responsible for the delivery of the management and financial reporting, including commercial analysis and ensuring statutory compliance. You will be tasked with developing a high performing team that will be able to partner the business to deliver their future growth plans. The role will offer a balance of hands-on technical accounting and commercial input whilst supporting the group FC with their broader reporting requirements.

If you are Self-motivating with a determination to deliver quality solutions and have pride in your role and the required skills to be able to deliver on this role, this could be the job for you!

Financial Accountant Responsibilities:

- Take overall responsibility for the control of the group’s accounting function
- Lead and manage the finance team (5 FTE)
- Maintain strong working relationships with both internal teams and external parties and advisors such as auditors, banks, tax advisors and insurers
- Deliver insightful Management Information that will enhance operational and commercial decision making
- Production of monthly P&L and balance sheet
- Statutory accounts
- Cash flow reporting
- Commentary and insight including financial modelling and consolidation of data
- Managing the audit process
- Managing and influencing multiple internal and external Stakeholders
- Leading and developing the finance function, including delivering efficiencies in processes and reporting, and investment in automation ensuring that all internal and statutory deadlines are achieved
- Providing commercial challenge to the business and budget holders on budgets and performance

Financial Accountant Requirements:

- An exceptional ACA / ACCA with 2 to 3 years PQE in a fast-moving commercial environment.
- Experience of the financial services industry
- Previous experience of working in a mutual business would be advantageous but not essential.
- Integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance in line with regulatory requirements.
- Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business success and enhanced member experience
- Strong relationship builder across all departments
- Broad financial skills both technical and commercial/analytical
- Knowledge of driving best practice in a growing business would be advantageous
- This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS.

What you get back

-  A competitive salary
- Great working team environment
- Non-Contributory Company Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cashplan
- Life Insurance
- Rising holiday entitlement up to 30 days
- Parking space (if working in the office)
- Hybrid working

And finally, a great place to have a fulfilling and stimulating career.

Who is Our Client?

Our client is a mutual insurance company founded in 1865 and run by experienced veterinary surgeons on behalf of the veterinary profession. A Member is not just a customer, and they work hard to uphold their personal and practice reputation.

They provide professional indemnity insurance to the veterinary profession in the UK and Ireland and insure their members against the effects of claims of negligence. They help their members develop through advice and guidance, publications and training.

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 per week
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum plus benefits

Our client is committed to equality and diversity. They ensure that job standards are relevant to the successful undertaking of the job. They do not indirectly disadvantage any persons on the grounds of gender, age, disability, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, any other protected characteristic, or social status.

As part the recruitment process, our client collects and processes personal data relating to applicants. They are committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

No external agencies please.

UK Based candidates only.

You may have experience of the following: Financial Accountant, Finance Manager, Accountant, Accounts Manager, Financial Reporting, Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.

Ref: 105 186

Are you a creative, experienced, entrepreneurial leader who has a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of people living in some of the UK's most disadvantaged communities? If that's you, you could be the person we are looking for to realise an exciting initiative being launched by a new Foundation.

The ideal candidate for our new CEO position will be a naturally gifted entrepreneur with a passion for meaningful projects that changes lives for the better. If you were disadvantaged in early life, this may provide you with valuable insight into some of the challenges that people face, but it is not a prerequisite for the role. What counts is your drive to make a difference and your capacity to succeed.

Key details:
Role: CEO
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Manchester / remote working an option
Closing date for CVs: 9am, Friday 10th December 2021
Interviews:
Stage 1: week commencing 13th December
Stages 2 & 3: January 2022

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for forming and registering the charity and building a first-class team to deliver the charity's core objectives.

Once the charity has been officially launched, you must identify, connect with, and develop relationships with key stakeholders nationally; and ensure the charity is optimised to deliver the maximum value. You will be responsible for raising the charity's profile and ensuring that the people who will benefit most know how to reach us. A high level of visibility will also be essential for attracting the right stakeholders and collaborators.

Experience & Skills:
Primarily, we are looking for someone with experience in the day-to-day running of a charity, who has been involved in a charity at the start and knows what it takes to get it going. Ideally, you also have a proven track record of successful personal, academic, and professional achievements.

As well as strong managerial skills, your other strengths include structuring and analytical skills and the capacity to set up efficient business processes and manage profit and loss.

We are looking for a highly competitive and ambitious individual, who personifies the philosophy of leaving no one behind and is driven by a passion to help others to succeed. You value independence, flexibility, and a busy lifestyle.

Most importantly, you are an entrepreneur and leader who enjoys drawing on your skills, talents, and experiences to make the world a better place for everyone.

Specific skills and experience required include:
- Superb networking and collaboration skills
- A thorough understanding of how charities are run
- Sound knowledge, and preferably experience, of how to set up a charity
- Previous professional experience in the third sector
- A solid grasp of the key principles of PR and how these can be applied across various media channels
- Exposure to a not-for-profit social enterprise would be highly advantageous

For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Nick Shanks on 0207 820 7334.

We encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate