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As Grants Manager, you will be a member of the Biomedical Grants and Policy Department and will take oversight for the delivery of a sub-set of the Academy’s UK and international grants portfolio to support our strategy - notably our strategic priority to support the next generation of researchers to reach their full potential.
Working in a small team will give you the opportunity to develop line management skills, set and manage your budgets, and be directly involved in securing funding for our schemes.
You will keep abreast of developments in UK medical research funding policies and the wider career policy context to ensure that the Academy's grants schemes remain innovative, attractive and fit for purpose.
Benefits
- Salary progression framework.
- Hybrid and agile working.
- 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays.
- Pension (the Academy contributes 7.5% of gross salary to a pension scheme, with an employee contribution of 3%).
- Life assurance.
- Season ticket travel loan (interest free).
- Family friendly benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave, coaching for parents returning to work).
- Subscription to Headspace and Class pass.
- Staff training to support your development including EDI training.
For more information and to apply online, please visit our careers portal.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Friday, 19 April 2024.
Interview date: w/c 29 April 2024.
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The International Society for Influenza and Other Respiratory Virus Diseases (ISIRV) is an independent scientific membership-based society promoting the prevention, detection, treatment, and control of influenza and other respiratory virus diseases since 2005. It is managed by a group of scientists (volunteers) and supported by a few freelance contractors.
ISIRV has reached an exciting stage of development and we are now looking for an experienced, qualified Finance Manager (CCAB or equivalent), to guide and support the Society through this next phase of growth. This is very much a hands-on role in a small company context, from grass roots to the executive level. The ideal individual will be comfortable with both and grow with the Society as it delivers its 5-year Strategic Plan.
Key responsibilities
Working alongside ISIRV’s Treasurer, the successful candidate will have responsibility for the Society’s strategic and operational budgeting, financial planning, monitoring and control. The post holder will manage available financial resources to support the strategic goals of the Society, enabling future development and growth, whilst ensuring business continuity.
The post-holder will also have full operational oversight to support the life cycle of ISIRV scientific events, from budgets and final reporting, to negotiating contracts and managing cashflow.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Create and agree a financial strategy for the Society to support the strategic goals and provide financial input when required.
- Monitoring and reporting budgeted, actual, and forecast costs against agreed plans.
- Management accounts and reporting to meet the needs of the Directors/Trustees, Executive Committee and ISIRV Council.
- Manage financial risk and report on performance of the financial assets of the society, including the investments portfolio.
- General finance administration – online payments, invoicing, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and data collection (QuickBooks).
- Conference contract management and income & expenditure accounting.
- Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance and recommend best practice based on Charity Commission guidance.
- Preparation of statutory accounts and collaboration on the annual report – management of the audit process and statutory returns to Companies House/Charity Commission.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
- Degree level of education
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A qualified accountant with full CCAB membership of at least 5 years
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Knowledge of all aspects of financial management; thorough understanding of management accounting principles and further specialist knowledge
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A hands-on ability to provide the full range of financial operations
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Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements plus familiarity with best practice within the Charity sector
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Highly competent with financial reporting software
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Able to provide robust advice on financial governance and commercial decisions
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Able to provide detailed financial plans, budgets and reports on a routine basis
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Self-motivated and able to work under pressure, adapt to changing deadlines, and shift priorities accordingly
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Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain and justify complicated financial scenarios to a range of stakeholders
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working alongside scientific professional groups and industry and building working relationships with key contractors
- A proven business sense within the not-for-profit sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing Date: 1st April 2024
Stage 1 Online Interviews – 12th and 15th April 2024
Stage 2 Face to Face Interviews – 30th April 2024
Location: Erdington and Selly Park
Hours: Full-time
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Circa £80,000 per year, depending on experience
DBS: A Basic level DBS check, a Probate and a Companies House Check will be required.
"Happy to talk about flexible working."
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior, qualified finance professional with extensive demonstrable experience in charity accounting (or similar) to join a value driven organisation who wants to support more people who require specialist palliative and end of life care.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a highly competent, diligent, and compassionate individual with prior expertise in a senior finance position in either the charity sector, the NHS or similar organisation. Having strong values, you will be comfortable living and demonstrating our values of Kindness, Respect, Positivity, Togetherness, Openness, and Innovation.
You will lead the Finance Team, managing all accounting and financial activities within the charity, and ensuring ongoing financial viability. You will be a confident people manager with a proven ability to provide inspirational leadership and to contribute to the daily running and future strategic direction of the charity as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
The role will have a shared corporate responsibility for leadership, strategic planning and financial management and will be involved in liaising with and influencing external stakeholders as required.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with current membership of a recognised accountancy body, and will be educated to degree-level, or possess equivalent financial qualifications.
You will have extensive management experience, including substantial participation at Board level, and will be experienced in business planning and budget setting at a senior level. You will be competent in developing and implementing financial strategy and will possess a sound knowledge of understanding of accounting and taxation.
Please review the Further Particulars for the role, and the full job description.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to receive your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2023 – now 5 years in a row!
Working in a business partnering role with colleagues across the Dimensions group, the Business Development Manager (BDM) will lead on growth within the region(s) / subsidiaries they are affiliated with, and in support of other regions where required, in service of the Group growth plan. This roles focus would be in supporting our London and East Region.
The BDM is responsible for promoting Dimensions as a provider of choice for commissioners, individuals and families; and for fostering a culture of development, creating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
This role is home based, requiring you to live within the London & East Region, with some travel expected within the region. 1-2 days mainly Greater London and surrounding counties, as well as to group wide meetings in locations such as Birmingham or London.
Interviews will take place across the 22nd,23rd & 24th April via Microsoft teams.
About the role
Your main duties will include:
- Evaluate and prioritise Business Development (BD) opportunities within the framework of area, regional and Group growth plans, in line with Group strategy, in partnership with Operations Directors, Managing Directors, Head of BD, and wider BD team members.
- Have oversight of bids and tenders, taking responsibility for critical appraisal, including go/no go decisions; working in partnership with the Tender & Bids Team, BD Co-ordinators, Operations and Finance to deliver winning submissions that promote the Dimensions brand and differentiate us from our competitors.
- Ensure a focus on account management, with an overview of all regional partnerships, working with colleagues to deliver a coherent approach to partnership development and external relationship management.
- Carry out market intelligence, competitor analysis and horizon scanning to identify opportunities for growth, product development, pricing strategies, guide prioritisation and decision-making processes.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
- Experience of negotiating and developing effective partnership working relationships
- Able to network and build positive relations with customers and stakeholders
- Knowledge of social care commissioning and procurement systems and practices
- Understanding of how to stimulate the market and pre-engage commissioners
The rewards
- Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
- Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Qualification scheme
- Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
- Discounted health and dental cover
- Life Assurance
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
Apply now
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
- As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 030 030 391 50
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
Charity Operations Manager
About Thyroid UK
Thyroid UK is a charitable organisation working to inform and support people living with thyroid disorders in the UK and campaigning on their behalf for the right tests to diagnose thyroid disease and to have a choice of treatment options.
The provision of quality information for people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders is the primary concern of Thyroid UK, and we work effectively in this field through dialogue with NHS departments, networking with other voluntary organisations, and providing services directly to patients. We work to encourage scientific research for the education, alleviation, care, treatment and cure of thyroid disease and seek to influence public health policy for the benefit of people affected.
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a Charity Operations Manager to run the smooth, effective operation of the organisation so we can best support people in the UK living with thyroid disease. This is a management role leading on all operational activities, supporting and working in close collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Salary will be reviewed after an initial 6 month probationary period.
This role involves minimal supervision and is responsible for the day to day running and management of the charity.
General office management:
· General secretarial and administrative support including routine office tasks where needed
· To manage all operational activity of the charity according to the strategic direction provided by the Board of Trustees
· To be responsible for all aspects of staff and volunteer management, including recruitment, training and supervision
· Collaborating with other team members to ensure that information flows effectively
Support the CEO:
· Foster good relationships with other charities, organisations and research groups; supporting beneficiaries; liaising with patrons, medical advisers and trustees to support continued engagement
· Plan, market, manage and organise/deliver our projects such as conferences, webinars, surveys etc. to meet our strategic goals
· To ensure the financial sustainability of the charity by identifying and securing appropriate funding that supports the charity in achieving its objectives.
· To lead on trust and corporate fundraising to ensure our income streams remain stable and sustainable.
· Draft, proofread and publish the quarterly member magazine
· Draft and send our E-news to our beneficiaries
· Development of the website
· Management of IT systems
· Recruit, manage and supervise our volunteers
· Recruit and line manage staff
· Maintain and update the suite of governance policies to ensure
Thyroid UK is compliant with legal requirements and, where possible, best practices
· Identify opportunities to improve policies and procedures
· Prepare the annual report and other necessary documents and send to the Charity Commission and Companies House
Support the Board:
· Set Board meeting dates; preparing Board meeting papers, agendas and minutes, and liaise directly with Board members, in close collaboration with the CEO
· Contribute to the development and long term strategy of the charity providing regular reports to the board of trustees
· GDPR compliance in the role of GDPR Officer
· The role will require attendance at Board meetings that take place on Saturdays quarterly with one in London per year
Skills required to be successful in this role include:
· High standard of literacy and numeracy
· Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· A collaborative working style
· Ability to lead and motivate a small team
· Good problem solving and decision making skills
· Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks and establish clear lines of accountability
· Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of most Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience of using a customer relationship management system would also be helpful
· Ability to work with flexibility and adapt to changing circumstances
Experience
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a similar or related role in a small charity who ideally has experience in charity operations and governance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking talented and experienced senior managers to lead the organisation’s Workforce and Living Well Programmes.
Position: Programme Lead x2 roles (Workforce or Living Well Programme)
Location: Warwick Office/hybrid working and some national travel
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (negotiable)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns
Closing Date: Monday 22nd April 2024
Interview Date: 8th or 9th May
About the Role
As a key member of the Strategy and Impact Directorate, you will establish and lead one of our strategic programmes and focus on building key relationships, developing a portfolio of projects and helping us achieve our strategic ambitions.
You will be able to draw on the organisational resources, bringing them together around the problem with a clear and unrelenting focus on impact. Whilst it is important that you bring an effective and efficient approach, it is also critical that you bring creativity and vision to enable the programmes to realise their full potential.
As an experienced senior manager, you will lead the organisation’s Workforce Wellbeing Programme, bringing together a range of projects and activities that respond to the challenges and emotional distress faced by the NHS workforce on a daily basis.
Or, you will lead the Living Well Programme, bringing together a range of projects and activities that respond to the challenges presented by inequality and help to unlock the power of people and communities to create health, maintain good health and to manage as effectively as possible whilst living with one or more chronic conditions which in turn seeks to reduce or avoid demand on NHS services
About You
Whichever Programme you lead, you will have experience of:
· Leading complex multi-partner and stakeholder programmes in the VCSE or public sector
· Leading large programmes including programme management, governance, monitoring, impact measurement and reporting
· Working in an evolving strategic and operational environment and able to maintain and direct impactful programmes through periods of change
· Building and delivering communication strategies, using learning and insight to drive transformation
· Leadership and people management
· Co-production, collaboration and partnership working
· Working in a team to support the delivery of team objectives
About the Organisation
This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we begin to plan and deliver against our newly launched strategy, to achieve our vision of a future with a thriving NHS and the best possible healthcare for everyone, in which the finance team plays a vital role.
You will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and if selected and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the job description, person specification and any preference for a specific programme, via NFP People. The supporting statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4.
Please indicate which role you are applying for. If applying for both please submit a single CV but a separate personal statement for each outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of each role.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Programme Lead, Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Senior Programme Manager, Programme, Programmes, Impact, Engagement.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Who we are:
For over 25 years Oasis Project has been delivering services for women, children and families affected by substance use. We are an award-winning, trauma-informed organisation, aiming to empower those affected by substance use to make choices that lead to change. We have an incredible team of staff working across three premises in Brighton and Hastings. To find out more see our website.
We are looking for:
Oasis Project is recruiting a Head of Fundraising and Development. As Head of Fundraising and Development, you will work with our board of trustees, senior leadership team and staff. You will manage and develop the fundraising, communications, and marketing functions, to promote the implementation of Oasis Project’s new strategy for 2024-27. You will lead and deliver on income generation targets which support the mid and long-term sustainability of Oasis Project. You will be an experienced fundraising manager, with sound bid-writing experience who is looking to move into a senior leadership role. You will be part of an award-winning charity, with an incredible team of staff across three premises in Brighton and Hastings.
You will have:
· Fundraising experience (with trusts and foundations) working in a management level role within a voluntary sector organisation, wanting to or having progressed into senior leadership.
· Experience in financial management, budgeting skills, with a high degree of IT literacy.
· Experience in thinking strategically and developing operational business plans.
· Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising and development role with a focus on income generation and fundraising strategy development.
· Strong leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams of people to deliver results.
· Ability to write clear and persuasive documents including bids, marketing materials and board reports.
· Commitment to mirroring Oasis Project values in day-to-day work – collaboration, care creativity and learning.
· Proven track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, including through trust and foundations and government contracts.
We offer:
· 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
· Well-being support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with GP access.
· Paid well-being hour once a month.
· Funded monthly clinical supervision and learning and development opportunities.
· Relaxed dress code and flexible working opportunities.
Please note:
· Oasis Project is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or people from the global majority, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.
· Oasis Project is committed to lived experience being central to its service development. We welcome applications from people with relevant personal/professional experience.
How to apply:
· To find out more about the role, please visit our website or alternatively you can email us. If you would like to chat to someone about this role, please contact us via the recruitment email.
· Please email your CV and covering letter, which clearly sets out your knowledge, skills and abilities in relation to the key responsibilities outlined in the job description along with your Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring form.
· If you are having any difficulties in applying or require any of this information in a different format, please contact us and ask for Charis Bull (Admin Manager)
· The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 8th April 2024.
Thank you for your interest in working for the Oasis Project. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please either apply direct through Charity Job or send your CV and covering letter to our recruitment e-mail address.
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