About Coram Family and Childcare

Coram Family and Childcare is a small and strongly committed team who are passionate about the work we do. Our work is about making the UK a better place for families, focusing on childcare and the early years to make a difference to families’ lives now and in the long term.

We haven exciting opportunity to join our team and manage our portfolio of programmes, including running our well established Parent Champions National Network and setting up a new partnership project supporting young fathers.

To be successful in this role you will have great project management skills, the ability to work effectively with parents and stakeholders across the country on projects large and small, and deliver training to our volunteers and project partners. The post reports to the Head of Coram Family and Childcare and manages one member of staff – this might increase over the year. You’ll need a track record of managing budgets and experience of generating income. Whilst knowledge of our key topic areas – childcare, early years, children’s and/or youth services – would be an advantage, it is not essential, as the focus is on commitment to our goals and getting the right skills for our team.

This post is being offered full time or 28 hours per week and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We’re looking for someone to start in January and finish at the end of October (Maternity Cover).

Key tasks and responsibilities

• To manage programmes including Parent Champions, the Lincolnshire young fathers programme, and other programmes as required
• To have strategic oversight of our range of programmes, allocating resources across the portfolio of work and developing our programme offer
• To deliver elements of our programme offer, including delivering training
• To fundraise for programmes through securing income from partnerships, writing bids in conjunction with the fundraising team, and attending interviews if required
• To identify future opportunities for fundraising in collaboration with the Head of Coram Family and Childcare
• To manage the budgets for individual programmes, and support the management of the overall organisational budget
• To report to project funders as required
• To work with the research team to measure the impact of programmes
• To line manage the programmes officer and other staff as required
• To represent the organisation at conferences, seminars and steering groups

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 25th November 2019

Interview Date: w/c 2nd December 2019

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this position. We have chosen to recruit directly as this helps us to minimise our recruitment costs, ensuring that valuable funds aren't diverted from the children and young people we help.

Registered Charity Number 1077444

Six month fixed-term contract – January to June 2020

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The Soccer Aid for Unicef Talent team is part of the Ambassador Relations at Unicef UK. The team focus on maximising the support of Soccer Aid for Unicef Talent as well as Unicef Ambassadors and supporters.

The Soccer Aid for Unicef Talent Team Executive provides administrative support for the Soccer Aid for Unicef Talent Team as well as additional support for recruiting, developing and managing celebrity support for the campaign.

You will have strong administrative experience, as well as experience of working with high profile individuals. You will have experience of managing numerous stakeholders for similar cross organisational projects and be able to manage conflicting tasks and priorities in a busy work environment.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 18 November 2019.

Interview date: Monday, 2 December 2019.

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Are you experienced in scheduling and coordinating a complex and moving rota?

A pioneering digital mental health innovator, that has recently become recognised as an established charity, are seeking a Clinical Rota Coordinator & Administrator to become a permanent member of the team. This incredible organisation works in partnership with charity partners, academic institutions and the corporate sector to enhance how people have conversations surrounding their mental health.

You will be fundamentally responsible for building and coordinating rotas for a growing team of Clinical Supervisors on a 24/7 platform, ensuring these are kept up-to-date with staffing levels optimised at all times for the service to effectively operate. It is crucial that there is a fair allocation of shifts and rotas are published promptly with approved leave requests, sickness absence and shift swaps assigned daily. Working in partnership, but reporting to, the Clinical Managers you will assist in resolving concerns relating to shifts, while also assisting them in gathering and analysing Key Performance Indicators for effective performance management.

Additionally you will support the Finance Manager in verifying contractor invoices against the rota as well as supporting in collecting on boarding documentation, such as right-to-work documents and contracts.

In order to be successful, it is essential that you have previously managed the scheduling of a challenging rota and have been successful in its ongoing development. As a highly organised individual you will have excellent organisation skills and a keen eye for detail. We are seeking an individual who has strong communication skills and is comfortable in their administrative experience and their ability to pick up and utilise a range of IT systems.

If you are a highly organised person with an interest in mental health, we absolutely welcome you to apply! This is a developing role which you will have the opportunity to shape and evolve an incredible function which has already supported the lives of thousands.

A full job description will be provided by Prospectus to applicants who are successful at the initial selection process.

Circa £27,000 per annum

Full or part-time; 28-35 hours per week

Permanent

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

Within the Strategy department, the Strategic Planning team at Unicef UK designs and facilitates our strategic and operational planning processes and accelerates strategy achievement through supporting business units and advancing business-ready opportunities, driving us towards delivering greater impact for children.

We are looking for an organised and highly collaborative Planning Coordinator to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting the success of the organisation and offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference for children around the world.

You will have excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, as well as significant experience of supporting busy teams.

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 26 November 2019.

Interview date: Thursday 12 December 2019.

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Location: White City, London, with travel to other sites as needed

Salary details: £26,000 - £30,000 depending on level of qualification & skills/experience

per annum + 11% employer pension contribution

Vacancy type: 1 year fixed term, 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Wed 11 Dec 2019

Start date: January 2020

As Ark central office are embarking on an exciting office move to White City we are looking to appoint a HR specialist on a 1 year fixed term basis to work closely with our close knit people team to support on all matters HR during this time of transition.

This is a rare opportunity with our high-performing team in a mission-driven education charity.

 

About the role
 

Working closely with the People Operations Manager and wider People team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks to provide an efficient HR service to the central office, including payroll, pensions, HR systems, new joiner and recruitment service. The Ark Central office includes the Ark Schools central support teams, Ark’s International team and Ark’s Ventures.

About you:
 

•Experience working within a HR function, with exposure to Recruitment, Starter and Leaver processes (including contracts), Payroll, Pensions and HR Systems

•Experience preparing payroll information

•Experience of delivering first line HR policy advice

•Highly organised, able to plan and deliver effectively with autonomy

•Experienced in delivering high quality customer service and comfortable working with a range of stakeholders

About us:
 

Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we are a network of 37 schools, educating around 27,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference. Through Ark Ventures, we incubate, launch and scale initiatives that address some of the most intractable issues in education and society, both in the UK and around the world.

We offer:

•27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

•11% employer pension contribution

•We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs

•Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym

How to apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal.

Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this vacancy if we find the right candidate.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Senior Legacy Partnership Manager (Specialist team)

12 month FTC (maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: We are reviewing applications on an on-going basis until this position is successfully filled. Please do not hesitate to apply if this opportunity is on interest to you.

Location: London/Home based, Full Time/Flexible working considered. We appreciate not everyone has the same working needs, please advise us of your working needs upon application. If you are home based there will be travel to our London office at least once a week.

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 plus benefits

None of us know for sure what happens to us after we've gone, but we can be sure of what will happen to our finances. You will play a key leadership role in achieving CRUK's ambitious and stretching Legacy income targets. Almost £190m of funding for Cancer Research UK comes from legacy giving each year - gifts left in wills from people who believe in our mission to beat cancer sooner.

What will I be doing?

As a Senior Legacy Partnerships Manager (Specialist team), you will play a leadership role effectively managing a team of 6 Legacy Management solicitors and specialists who work on the more complicated legacy management cases, as well as matrix-managing the wider legacy management functions. In this role you will identify and seek resolution of complex problems within the specialist team and legacy management functions, exploring new ideas and opportunities.

Through your strategic thinking you will be part of the senior leadership team, taking on a key role in the development of our 'audience first' strategy that supports effective legacy management, income maximisation and legacy fundraising growth, through developing first class relationships with professionals, charities, supporters and sector bodies

Through your specialist knowledge, passion for doing things differently and under your leadership you will ensure appropriate forums are in place for colleagues to drive new ideas, discuss cases and share technical knowledge/experience, as well as creating and implementing appropriate training programmes for the specialist and wider legacy management function.

As a Senior Partnership Manager, you will be an ambassador of CRUK and also lead the wider team to work with other charity professionals, the legal sector and stakeholder bodies to promote excellent legacy administration, educate, and create a positive view of the legacy charity sector and charitable legacy giving.

Who are you?

You will be a strategic leader with a passion for building and developing relationships as well as significant knowledge within the legal or legacy sectors. As well as sharing our passion to beat cancer you will also be:

• A qualified solicitor with extensive experience of working in the charitable legacy management field or private client discipline
• Knowledge of probate, trust, tax, property and charity law - with significant experience of dealing with complex and contentious cases/matters.
• A great leader - able to implement new ideas and promote best practise in your team.
• A strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture, with an empowering and positive leadership style

What's in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Cancer Research UK. This role will also allow you the opportunity of putting the needs of our audiences first and to build our relationships within the legal sector and help develop a meaningful and important connection to the charity.

Our benefits package includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances along with additional discounts on a variety of lifestyle subscriptions and events. And ultimately, you'll know that you'll be changing lives through your work.

For more information about the role and the team, please see the full

We are recruiting for a Project Manager – Programme Funding and Institutional Partnerships to join us in London on a fixed term contract until the end of 2020. 

In this role you will primarily support the EU Change Programme which is looking to ensure optimal relationships and ways of working with our EU institutional partners, our nine EU account members, and Save the Children Europe, across our programming, funding and advocacy functions to maximise our impact and influence on child rights. 

You will also support the broader Programme Funding and Institutional Partnerships team to ensure effective overall project management of the work plan and support in coordinating the stakeholder engagement and communications process. 

You will be responsible for establishing effective project management and communication practices to profile and enhance understanding of the Programme Funding and Institutional Partnerships team, including managing relationships with key stakeholders, and driving continuous improvements in efficiencies and delivery.

Prior experience of supporting or managing large scale and complex change projects, along with in-depth knowledge of project practices and standards is essential.  You’ll also bring a strong delivery orientation and the ability to operate in a diverse international environment

We offer an annual salary at c£40Kpa, 30 days annual leave, company pension scheme and flexible working practices

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is expected to increase to 1.1 million by 2025, and 2 million by 2050.

In response to this Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse Service. When things get challenging or difficult for people with dementia and their families, Admiral Nurses work alongside them, giving the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions people need. The unique dementia expertise and experience an Admiral Nurse brings is a lifeline - it helps everyone in the family to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.

The charity has seen significant income growth over the past four years, (income has more than doubled to £6.5m), and we have ambitious plans to maintain this growth so we can significantly increase income in this area, to grow the number of Admiral Nurses, and the specialist support they provide families facing dementia.

Challenge Events Fundraising will play a significant part in this transformation, as a key income stream for the charity. Dementia UK is very invested in significantly growing Challenge Events fundraising and there is a great deal of support for the team (and post holders) to help them continue this expansion, making it an exciting time to join. This role is a good opportunity for someone motivated and enthusiastic who wants to join a growing charity and start or develop their career in Challenge Events Fundraising.

Purpose of Job

To engage, manage and develop relationships with event supporters, providing outstanding stewardship and maximising sustainable long-term income.

Key responsibilities

· Be the first point of contact for Community and Event Fundraising enquiries on the phone or by email, responding within agreed departmental timescales and ensuring excellent customer service.

· Support the Challenge Events team administration; e.g. sending participant mailings, co-ordinating fundraising materials, supporting event activity and other tasks as required.

· Support the Challenge Events Executives with the challenge events portfolio.

· Support a variety of challenge event fundraisers from recruitment to post-event and onward stewardship.

· Manage and develop relationships with supporters, delivering excellent levels of supporter care including motivating them and recognising their achievement to encourage their long-term support.

· Manage specific running and other challenge events in our portfolio.

· Working with the fundraising database Raiser’s Edge to ensure all participant information is correct and up to date.

· Work with the team to ensure smooth systems and processes and update these where necessary to ensure continued efficiency.

· Attend events on behalf of the charity, receiving donations and delivering presentations on the charity’s work, where needed.

· Help develop challenge event fundraising initiatives that will inspire support and deliver fundraising success.

· Update and maintain all paper, financial and database records to agreed standards and timescales.

· Play a full role as a member of the Community and Events team, and contribute to the development of the community and events fundraising strategy and operational plan

· Work with the Challenge Events Manager on the delivery of the Community & Events strategy and operational plan

· Support the Community and Events team in the delivery of the Community and Events fundraising budget and targets/KPIs.

Please note that only applications including a CV and covering letter will be considered.

Interviews are due to take place on the 25th November.

Job Purpose

• To assist the Finance Manager in managing and processing the financial affairs of the charity
• To provide administrative support to the SFM team

Key Tasks Include

• Prepare and make payments via BACS
• Prepare invoices for customers, chasing and recording income in Sage as required
• Prepare and send out membership invoices annually, issue reminders as necessary
• Liaise with project officers to monitor each project’s income and expenditure

• Post transactions and reconcile bank accounts in Sage

• Check supplier invoices against project budgets and process staff expense claims

• Maintain gift-aid data and make claims as required

• Assist Finance Manager on producing annual accounts (reconcile ledgers, year-end spreadsheets, checking debtors/creditors)
• Provide administrative assistance to SFM team as and when required including data entry and management of Airtable database
• Assist with administrative tasks relating to staff recruitment and welfare, trustee and patron records maintenance

• Support volunteers to claim expenses
• The Finance and Administration Assistant will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working with Sage accounting software
• Experience of working in a busy office
• Confident and competent IT skills across Office suite of programmes

• Ability to work independently to agreed deadlines
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise with attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Desirable

• Experience of reconciling project budgets and producing financial reports for funders
• Experience of working in a small charity environment
• Experience of working with Airtable
• An interest and enthusiasm in all things relating to food education and sustainable living!

Job Title: Head of Finance and Administration

Salary: £40,000

Contract: 12-month Contract (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Full-time

Location: Cobham, Surrey
 

We are working in partnership with Painshill Park Trust Ltd who are looking to appoint a Head of Finance and Administration on a 12-month contract (maternity cover)

Painshill is a beautiful award-winning 18th century landscape garden which was created between 1738 and 1773 by the Hon Charles Hamilton. The 158-acre garden receives over 130,000 visitors a year and we operate commercial functions including retail, catering, filming and events to support our visitor offer and we have ambitious plans to grow the business.

The Head of Finance and Administration will provide leadership and senior financial expertise in the organisation and operation of Painshill Park Trust Ltd, and ensure the company's plans and departmental targets are viable and in line with financial business objectives.

• Day-to-day management of income and expenditure, cash flow and balance sheet for both Painshill Park Trust Ltd and its trading company, Painshill Enterprises Ltd.
• Day-to-day management of human resources procedures including recruitment, on and off boarding, remuneration and liaising with external HR provider for technical advice.
• Preparation of management accounts and reports, to specific deadlines, for consideration and reporting to the Board of Trustees and in preparation for audit, in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Regulations.
• Preparation and delivery of the annual budgeting process, and forecasting, in line with the strategic direction of Painshill.
• Managing payroll process, including PAYE and NI.
• Management of the annual audit process and compliance with Companies House and the Charity Commission regulations, including preparation and submission of VAT and Gift Aid returns to HMRC.
• Working as a member of the Painshill Leadership Team, undertake strategic reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction and increasing income opportunities.
• Provision of regular analytical advice to the Director, through monitoring and interpreting cash flows, predicting future trends and analysing change.
• Line management of the finance and administration team and provision of leadership, coaching and training across the organisation to improve maximum efficiency.

The successful candidate:

We are looking for a qualified accountant with previous charity experience and a good knowledge of SORP.  Equally importantly we are looking for a leader who can work collaboratively with the Senior Management Team, wider team and Board of Trustees. You will be a naturally customer-focused and solution-oriented individual with the ability to multi-task. You will be need to be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, and making confident, informed decisions, as you will be the number one finance person in the organisation.

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement as soon as possible, quoting our reference JO1715.For any further information, please contact Jenny Warner.

Closing date for applications: 19 November 2019

First interview date: 25 November 2019

Second interview date: 4 December 2019

We are working with a membership body based near Stansted, who are now looking for a Membership Officer to join their team.

As Membership Officer you will work with the Membership team to provide operational, administrative and organisational support and be the first point of contact for all members.

You will provide support to the Member Engagement Manager with member recruitment, engagement and retention strategy - through research, accurate record keeping, follow up and meeting coordination.

You will also work with and for, the membership committee to develop meaningful coorporation between members.

They are looking for someone who has experience of member communications, committee support, and who is able to provide secretarial support to senior management.

They will pay £25,000 for this position, and have a great benefits package.

Age UK Essex are a well established charity. 

An exciting position has arisen for an enthusiastic individual with a can do attitude to join our Customer Care Team for our successful countywide Home Help and Toenail Cutting Service.

You will need an excellent telephone manner and a proven background in Customer Care.

A Full UK Driving Licence and your own transport is essential.

Hours: 22.5 per week over 3 days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (9am - 5pm)

Girlguiding’s Volunteer Development Team is looking for a proactive team assistant to play a key part in the delivery of learning and development to our volunteers.

This is an exciting time to join our friendly and supportive team. The team assistant will play a central role in the planning and delivery of an ambitious learning and development framework that will help us achieve our strategic objectives.  Based in London, the role will focus on administration of the diverse learning and development activities of our trainers and volunteers. There will also be opportunities to develop project coordination skills as we deliver new pieces of work.

The post holder will have experience of setting up and running administrative processes whilst being flexible enough to find solutions to day to day challenges. They will be able to build effective working relationships across Girlguiding using their excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will prioritise and manage their workload effectively.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change – improving attitudes towards mental health. While Girlguiding’s young members may be girl only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or mental), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and  sexual orientation.

Do you want to work for an international organisation that has recently been through a period of change?

Looking for a part-time role that gives you a fantastic work/life balance?

Interested in being part of a close-knit finance team?

If the answer is yes, read on!

My client is a London based international charitable organisation who is looking for a Finance and Administration Assistant to join them on a part-time basis. With excellent flexibility and a great opportunity to develop professionally, this a fantastic role for someone who to challenge themselves and learn and grow within a forward thinking and vibrant environment.

The main responsibilities are as follows:

• Take the lead on organisational reconciliations and have full maintenance of donor accounts, including any data related to Gift Aid.
• Provide invaluable support in the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and donor proposals.
• Full responsibility for ensuring that all income is accurately processed and uploaded onto the system in a timely manner.
• Liaising with both national and international stakeholders in other areas of the business to support on any grants, contracts or project-specific queries.
• Be at the forefront of producing new ideas with the assistance of more senior members of staff.
• Deputise the Finance Manager and ad hoc administration duties as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in a finance function.
• Worked with restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Fantastic communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ideally a charitable background. However, candidates without this will still be considered.
• The determination and ambition to build a fantastic finance career and enthusiasm to learn on the job.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please do not delay in applying as applications are being continually reviewed and the client is looking to conduct interviews as soon as possible.