Full-Time Finance Manager Jobs
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working in partnership to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work in solidarity with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security and we conduct wider research and analysis to contribute to local, national and international policies and practices that help foster lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives free from fear and insecurity. We operate on a not-for-profit basis with partners in Africa, Asia and the Middle East and policy centres in Beijing, Brussels, London and Washington DC. Saferworld is registered separately in Belgium, the USA and China as strategically aligned affiliate organisations.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Director of Finance and Operations. This is a pivotal position within our organisation, offering the unique opportunity to shape and drive the financial and operational strategies that will propel our peacebuilding and partnership efforts forward over the next several years to deliver on its 2021-2031 strategy.
As the Director of Finance and Operations, you will guide the development and implementation of our financial plans and operational initiatives. The post holder will model and ensure the embedding a business partnering approach, to support a working environment and internal operating systems that deliver for our programme and our partners. You will join a dynamic senior leadership team that fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence in all aspects of our work.
We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven track record of strategic financial management, business partnering experience and a passion for making a positive impact in the world. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and across a range of contexts, a keen eye for detail, a strategic mindset, and a desire to drive meaningful change
Saferworld is committed to providing a safe trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and communities. Our organisational integrity is derived from the values and principles that underpin and guide our work.
Job purpose:
As a key member of Saferworld's senior leadership team, the Director of Finance and Operations will be instrumental in helping to shape the organisation's strategic direction. The role will strive to ensure financial sustainability, and the embedding of a business partnering approach to achieve Saferworld’s mission. This post-holder will provide strategic guidance and hands-on oversight of all critical financial and contractual aspects of our operations, and lead other key organisational functions, such as security and IT systems, enhancing resource management efficiency and organisational effectiveness. The Director will assess and optimise business processes and controls ensuring they are rooted in our strategy, identify and mitigate risks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.
Key responsibilities:
· Provide strategic leadership on financial strategy and management.
· Advise and support the CEO and Board on all financial matters, including risk management
· Oversee the organisation’s finance systems (including SUN), policies, and processes.
· Oversee global operational activities, such as insurance, procurement, ICT systems and relevant policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and maintaining global impact.
· Oversee global security efforts, encompassing physical and cyber aspects, to safeguard organisational assets and data.
· Provide inspirational leadership to foster the development of high-performing teams guided by strategic objectives and a shared sense of purpose.
· Manage a team of approximately 7 staff, providing managerial support and guidance to the team.
· Contribute to the organisation's overall development and operational management as an integral member of the Senior Management Team.
Person specification
Knowledge, qualifications and experience
- Accountancy qualifications, preferably CIMA, ACA and ACCA, and a clear understanding of Charity Fund accounting (SORP 2008 and the Charities Act 2003)
- Extensive experience in financial management and interdepartmental budgeting in a senior leadership position in an international organisation (preferable and international charity/non-for-profit).
- In-depth understanding of the complexity of overseeing and managing finances in an international context, particularly in contexts of conflict and/or war, including complexities of banking, tax, cash-flow management, exchange rate fluctuations and impact on budgets and forecasts, financial reporting, legal compliance, and transferring of funds to civil society and community-based organisation within different contexts, including conflict-affected areas.
- Senior leadership experience within the charity/not-for-profit sector and an understanding of costing funding bids and ensuring financial reporting systems meet funder requirements
- Experience of engaging and working with diverse funding streams including institutional donors, commercial contracts and Trust and Foundations and multiple currencies and geographic jurisdictions,
- Experience of working with a business partnering approach to achieve with others joint goals.
- An understanding and experience of project management delivery across an organisation, including an ability and willingness to undertake 'hands-on' tasks, such as preparing budgets, cash flows and other financial planning, management and control processes if required
- Operational experience in overseeing and supporting IT systems, especially in financial systems development – experience with the SUN system is especially desirable
- Experience working with a Board of Trustees and other governance levels of an organisation
- A track record in proven line and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others to deliver shared results
- Experience in communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing
Skills and abilities
· Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to support the smooth running of finance within a complex organisation
· An entrepreneurial mindset focused on influencing organisational development and change and raising team performance in pursuit of Saferworld’s organisational strategic objectives
· Proven ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff at all levels, including motivating technical staff within a matrix structure
· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience in communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences
· Fluency in written and spoken English
· Ability to cope with a rapidly changing environment and handle high levels of pressure and multi-tasking
Personal qualities
· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld
· Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles
· Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
· Active listening and effective communication with colleagues working in diverse contexts
· Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development
Other requirements
·Some international travel will be required – not more than 4 times a year – to conflict-affected contexts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About First Step Trust (FST)
FST was established in 1994 with the aim of providing access to work experience and salaried employment for people with severe and enduring mental health problems and other disadvantages. Over the years we have managed to adapt our service offer to meet the ongoing changes in funder requirements. We have achieved this by extending our offer to a wider group of long term unemployed people to include a range of practical work and office based work and good quality training courses.
Our approach is about giving workforce members the chance to overcome some of the difficulties facing them by getting them involved as colleagues. We provide ‘on the job’ training, advice and support to enable each person to improve their basic skills and knowledge of the various work undertaken. This will include supporting workforce members to gain recognised qualifications and access to work placements with our customers and other organisations.
In the run up to the pandemic we had 4 garages and Abbevilles. During the pandemic we lost 3 garages due to the loss of trade (Salford), the ending of a lease (Lambeth) and an agreed early termination of the lease in Bexley. We also lost funding for the Lambeth project March 2023 when our contract came to an end.
In addition to the pandemic, funders have increasingly been looking for projects that get people into work and then offer support to help them stay in employment. The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is the preferred model for most funders.
Whilst IPS has it benefits it is not suitable for the group of people FST works with due to the levels of literacy / numeracy, low self-esteem, low self-confidence and other factors including low level or no formal marketable skills to offer employers. The majority of the FST workforce have been unemployed anywhere from 5 to 10 years or more; 44% have never worked. We also know that most find it difficult to engage with more traditional forms of learning e.g. college, when they first join us. Prior to joining FST 55% of workforce members had achieved Level 1/Foundation or below (41% have none).
In practice this means that IPS is not suitable for them as the type of work they are eligible for (shelf stacking, warehouse work etc.) does not pay enough to make the transition from welfare benefits viable. Furthermore there is a genuine concern about not being able to return to the same level of benefits if they are unable to stay in work.
The welfare benefit trap is well known and our response has been to focus on developing people’s marketable skills across a range of practical and office / finance work.
In practice it can take 2 to 3 years or more to help people overcome the issues they face in learning new skills and overcoming the psychosocial issues alongside the fear of losing welfare benefits. The results of this approach, however, are impressive with a core group of people moving (sustainably) on to salaried employment with FST or externally.
In more recent years we have shifted our focus to developing new ways of learning and accreditation using technology including Virtual Reality (VR) QR codes and other assistive technologies (SMaRT Pathways). These programmes are aimed at helping the FST workforce gain the skills they need to access well paid employment in sectors where there are severe skills shortages e.g. the automotive trades, construction and catering.
In addition to SMaRT Pathways there is FST’s SMaRT garage services. Our social enterprise based in Woolwich which provides MOT testing, vehicle repair and servicing to both private and commercial customers. It also provides learning opportunities and work placements for workforce complementing SMaRT Pathways training. The garage also offers opportunities to gain work skills in reception, customer service, parts ordering and other relative administration tasks.
FST’s main office, also based in Woolwich, offers work skill opportunities in finance, marketing, training and general administration in addition to delivering short course training programmes.
We also run 3 work projects in secure units in the North West offering work experience in catering, car valeting and delivering training courses.
About the role
The General Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of FST’s operations, including service delivery, human resources, outcomes governance and compliance, finance, and administrative functions.
Working closely with the CEO, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our day-to-day operations across the organisation, while contributing to the strategic planning and growth of the organisation.
Working closely with the CEO you will lead the day-to-day internal operations and business activities to ensure the smooth running of FST. You will act as a strong team leader, who motivates and inspires a small team, fostering and supporting the CEO to champion a positive organisational culture.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with sound experience in a range of management roles including direct line management and senior management. FST is poised to grow and as we develop our capacity it is likely things will change and develop organically. As such the General Manager will need to be flexible in their approach to overseeing this part of our growth.
Whilst you don’t have to be an HR professional/expert or be qualified, we are looking for someone who has experience of managing staff in a supportive environment. This means that you will have some understanding of managing staff within an HR framework, finance and budgeting, team dynamics and the FST philosophy
We need someone who can demonstrate the ability to oversee the successful delivery of our services, both via funding contracts and our trading activities. You will also be involved in sourcing new business and the expansion of our existing customer base.
You will come with flexibility and adaptability to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities faced by a small organisation. Whilst this is a strategic role there will be times when the situation demands direct action. This is particularly relevant when developing and supporting the people who use our services (workforce) to develop their skills, confidence and work ethic.
You will be a strong, hands on line manager with the experience to make things happen, along with the ability to think strategically with a track record of taking a project from inception to conclusion.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Oversight and management of day to day operations of all FST activities including staff management and support, budgetary management, health and safety, training and development of the workforce.
- Under the direction of the CEO, implement FST strategies, plans and processes.
- Manage and monitor finances, analysing income and expenditure against project budgets and produce reports as required.
- Ensure our social enterprises are commercially viable without compromising on the values underpinning FST.
- Ensure services are delivered in line with service delivery agreements and in line with FST’s vision and philosophy
- Developing and maintaining good relations with local community organisations, funders and referring agencies.
- Managing and monitoring outcomes to ensure funding contract requirements are being met.
- Ensure FST is compliant with Health & Safety, GDPR and other relevant legislation
- Work in accordance within the limits and parameters as set out in FST’s policies and procedures, by the Board and CEO.
- Perform other tasks as reasonably required according to the needs of the project and FST.
Candidates will have:
- Demonstrable experience of all aspects of managing staff and operations, ideally within a smaller organisation.
- Experience of implementing strategies, policies and procedures.
- Awareness of the demands of operating within a trading environment where commercial standards are applied.
- Excellent administrative skills.
- Understanding of and commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion
- Demonstrable organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office programmes, Internet Explorer and Social Media.
- Commitment to equal opportunities principles and practice.
- Understanding and commitment to the values, principles and approach of FST.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our team in Gloucestershire, working 37.5 hours a week. This role is based at our Gloucester office, also covering the Wiltshire & Swindon region with weekly travel expected.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable individual for a hybrid role based in our Gloucester office with weekly travel expected to the Wiltshire & Swindon region. This position offers a unique blend of working environments supporting a healthy work-life balance, offering the flexibility to work from home on occasion.
As the Operations Manager for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire you will be responsible for the implementation, development and the ongoing delivery of a high performing service through excellent operational management and supervision of people and resources.
You will ensure the team delivers individual, tailored support for adult victims of any crime primarily through group and peer support with the option of individual casework support where this is appropriate for the victim.
You will work closely and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Gloucestershire Constabulary, Wiltshire Constabulary, Gloucestershire County Council, criminal justice agencies as well as other statutory agencies and third sector organisations across Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
You will be the nominated deputy for the Area Manager covering both services and this will include assisting the Area Manager in monthly/quarterly reporting and attending monitoring meetings with the PCC office.
As part of your role you will ensure victim voices and experiences are listened and responded to in and beyond the criminal justice system.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
The CRM Officer plays a pivotal role, providing the day-to-day support needed to ensure there is a functioning CRM system for the Fundraising team.
Working under the supervision of the CRM and Data Insight Manager, the CRM Officer is responsible for managing regular data imports into CRM, providing data selections, reporting and performance analysis, system development, team training and running data cleansing routines.
They are also responsible for developing and maintaining system user guides.
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (Mon -Fri).
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Fixed term contract, 9 months.
LOCATION: London - hybrid working
SALARY: £39,689.92 per annum
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home based with frequent travel to projects in Hucknall, Broxtowe-Aspley, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield and soon to be opening in Leicester in 2024.
As Regional Manager you will represent, manage and co-ordinate FoodCycle meals for your allocated regional Projects. Our Projects are spaces where volunteers are empowered to run their own community meals using surplus food. You will manage local relationships with venues, community partners, supermarkets and volunteer recruitment channels to enable this to happen. You will continually be looking to increase our impact by working towards targets of increased meals served to our guests, expanding our existing Projects and setting up new ones within East Midlands.
An excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each Project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy. You will have experience of recruiting and managing volunteers, as well as programme development and delivery.
This role will require some attendance at our Community Meals projects, to support with delivery as necessary, which will include evening and weekend work. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this exciting role.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 working days (this includes 3.5 days for the Christmas close down) plus additional holiday for length of service, up to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Monday 24 June 2024.
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview (likely to be sent between 24 – 26 June)
Interviews: planned for Tuesday 2 July.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time to join the Medical Research Foundation, as we prepare to launch our new five-year strategy. We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Operations Manager to ensure our systems and processes allow the very best research and very best researchers receive our support.
The Foundation’s mission is to drive the life-changing advances of tomorrow, by laying the foundations for ground-breaking new discoveries today. We know that many health conditions are overlooked and underfunded, that new health threats will continue to arise, and that there will always be a need for high-quality, high impact medical research.
You will help us deliver our Research Strategy by developing the smooth and efficient operation of our grant making processes, ensuring our research funding competitions and management of our grants portfolio are delivered to the highest standard and that our grant making processes are best practice.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
- Develop our grants management systems and processes, identifying best practice and implementing changes where necessary
- Become the expert on our grants management software system and use of grants management analysis tools, providing updates on grants management data
- Change funding processes to ensure greater environmental sustainability of the research we fund
- Ensure our grant terms and conditions and policies are fit for purpose
- Engage with the wider research funding sector to identify best practices in areas of importance to us, such as peer review, research integrity, research culture and equity, diversity and inclusion
- Be the key point of contact with our Finance and Governance teams, and improve business processes between the teams
- Keep abreast of developments in best practice of research management and grant funding, and introduce improvements to processes.
- Monitor our use of data to ensure compliancy with all policies
- Work with Research Managers and Grants Officers to design bespoke funding competitions and standardise processes across all funding competitions
- Manage some standing Research Committees; for example, Research Organisation Due Diligence
- Assist in development and preparation of proposals, papers, reports, briefings and documents
- Engage with external stakeholders as a representative for the Foundation when necessary
- Manage and be involved in relevant project work
- Matrix management of a Grants Officer.
Who you are
You may be a Research or Grants Manager, or an experienced research or grants officer looking for the next step in your career.
We would like to hear from you if you can:
- demonstrate solid experience of working in a funding environment (e.g. charity, university, public sector)
- demonstrate experience of funding competitions, peer review of grant management
- communicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues external networks and co-funders
- demonstrate good analytical skills
- work in an organised and methodical manner with excellent attention to detail
- demonstrate strong planning, organising and time-management skills with the flexibility to respond to team priorities and unexpected changes
- find solutions to problems by reviewing best practice elsewhere
- negotiate with a wider range of teams
- demonstrate high level of IT skills, specifically excellent M/S Word, and good M/S Excel.
- work confidently in a team and be self-motivated to work alone
- You may also be educated to degree level or equivalent experience. You may have a project or process management qualification, and experience in grants management software systems.
We will offer you
We will offer a salary of £45,000 to £47,000 depending on experience for a full-time 36-hour week (happy to consider part-time, min 0.8 FTE) and double-matched pension contributions up to 10% max employer contribution. We offer 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) per year, excellent financial, health and social benefits and an opportunity to join a dedicated team making a difference to human health. We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, therefore we work from our London office for part of the week with the option to work remotely for the remainder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced Finance Director, to make a real difference to the communities we serve by providing strategic financial leadership and financial sustainability for the diocese.
The Diocese of Guildford is the Church of England presence in most of Surrey and Northeast Hampshire and serves more than a million people. Led by Bishop, Rt Rev Andrew Watson, and Diocesan Secretary, Geraldine Newbold, we support 156 parishes, 83 church schools, over 200 stipendiary (paid) clergy and 117 authorised lay ministers. Our vision is of a Transforming Church Transforming Lives and is increasingly well-rooted in our parish communities, with churches, schools and community projects becoming more focused in what they believe God is calling them to do in our priority themes of, "growing disciples", "growing diversity" and "growing community".
Reporting to the Diocesan Secretary (our version of a CEO), you will lead the finance team to ensure that robust reporting and monitoring is in place to the highest standard, lead the preparation of our annual budget and financial forecasting, and oversee an annual income and expenditure of approx. £15m. As a key member of the leadership team, you will also play a critical role in broader strategic decision making, supporting, and advising the Diocesan Secretary in leading the Diocesan Board of Finance.
You will be:
· an experienced financial leader and a qualified member of a recognised accountancy professional body
· able to blend technical financial skills with a track record of strategic leadership.
· able to engage with board level stakeholders.
· sympathetic of the mission and values of the Church of England and have the ability to learn, where needed, the structures, procedures and drivers that govern life across the diocese.
Benefits of the role include:
· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
· Hybrid working
· A 15.25% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision
· 25 days annual leave per year, increasing to 26 days in your second year, plus bank holidays
· An employee assistance programme
· Learning and development opportunities
· Attractive open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford with free parking
If you feel you bring the passion and technical skills to play a part in making a real difference to the communities we serve, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new organisation
“From artificial intelligence to climate change, from building prosperity to improving well-being – today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, cultures and societies.”
The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. The British Academy invest in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas, engage the public with fresh thinking and debates, and bring together scholars, government, business and civil society to influence policy for the benefit of everyone. They also have a trading subsidiary, Clio Enterprises Ltd (Clio); a stunning venue offering private room hire suited to conferences, board meetings, training events, seminars and lectures, as well as elegant private dining functions, award dinners and weddings.
Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Resources, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial operations, ensuring these are compliant with statutory requirements and that financial controls are appropriate and effective. You will also maintain a financial planning framework that will facilitate the delivery of the Academy’s financial strategy.
Specific areas of focus will include.
- Prepare statutory consolidated Group accounts and accounts for the trading subsidiary, including managing the relationship with external auditors.
- Contribute to the annual budget-setting process, in conjunction with the Director of Resources.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the finance team and achievement of key goals and priorities.
- Contribute to the introduction of a new Finance system.
- Prepare and monitor cash-flow forecasts, including appropriate analysis between restricted and unrestricted funds, and maintain records of restricted income and expenditure.
- Manage the DSIT (Department of Science, Innovation & Technology) monthly grant claim process.
- Support the Development team with donor reporting requirements.
What you need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant and will be able to provide excellent financial management and reporting for the organisation. You will be confident working with internal and external stakeholders and will be capable of considering their different requirements and priorities. A good understanding of restricted and unrestricted income would be a distinct advantage, as well as an understanding of donor reporting requirements. You will be committed to continual improvement of systems and enhancing the overall service provided by the finance team.
What you will get in return
Annual Leave
34 days (not including 8 bank holidays)
Our benefits package includes:
- a defined benefit pension scheme
- interest-free season ticket loans
- interest-free bicycle loans
- a stunning, Grade I listed building
- 34 days of annual leave, not including bank holidays
- enhanced employee policies
- flexible working and core hours policies
- annual pay and merit awards
- social activities
- hybrid working
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About us:
The Childhood Trust is London’s child poverty charity. Children growing up in poverty face multiple and complex challenges which limits their potential and development, leading to poor health and life chances in adulthood. Our work is focused on supporting the 800,000 children living in poverty in London.
Since 2013 The Childhood Trust has raised more than £31 million through our matched fundraising campaigns that have enabled us to fund the delivery child poverty projects across all London boroughs, engaging more than 390,000 children and young people to date.We are now looking to take our fundraising to the next level and need a talented Corporate Partnerships Manager to help us get there.
Job description
As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will manage and grow our relationships with partners and donors from the private sector, who support our work through donations, employee fundraising and volunteering activities.
The successful candidate will thrive on cultivating and executing a fantastic experience for our corporate partners, finding opportunities to maximise their engagement and deliver fundraised income targets. The role will focus on managing and growing our existing relationships.
You will join our friendly, hybrid team and be deeply passionate about our mission and vision. You will be someone who thrives in our small charity culture, which is collaborative, innovative and dynamic.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
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Manage the charity’s relationships with a portfolio of corporate partners
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Implement account management practices that support continued development and growth of key relationships, ensuring partners feel looked after, valued and understand the impact of their support.
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Develop strong working internal relationships with colleagues, charity partners and volunteers, to identify suitable opportunities to bring to life the cause and solutions for partners and their employees.
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Liaison between corporate partners and our volunteer programmes function, connecting partner employees to opportunities and stewarding the activity.
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Create high quality reports, proposals and presentations that communicate the impact of our work and partnerships.
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Ensure impactful relationships with challenge event providers and other fundraising products, taking responsibility for selling places in to partners to support fundraising and engagement.
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Meet income targets of minimum c. £500k pa.
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Ensure the charity complies with the fundraising regulator code of practice and fundraising compliance legislation.
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Track and report on income, working with Finance as needed
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Represent The Childhood Trust at events, visits and meetings
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Contribute to the ongoing development and execution of The Childhood Trust’s strategic goals.
The skills we are looking for:
- Excellent communication and social skills to communicate with different audiences, including at Senior level
- Partnership management experience, ideally in a corporate enviroment
- A passion to support children living in poverty and the mission of the Childhood Trust
- Track record in securing income
- Great presentation and negotiation skills
- A proven ability to establish long-term relationships with partners and businesses
- Experience and ability to lead projects and manage project groups.
- Ability to spot opportunities, identify partners' needs and drivers and match these with the stretegic priorities of the Childhood Trust.
- Ability to work autonomously and have an appetite for continuous improvement.
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Excellent pension scheme
- This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our office for this role is in London, Victoria and you would be expected to attend the office twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday). The role may involve occasional travel and attendance of events in the evening.
Application Instructions:
Please see the application pack for more details and apply via the link on Charity Jobs.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be held from 10th June at our office in Victoria, London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Charity organisation based in London, is looking for an experience Payroll Project Manager for a 1-year fixed term contract.
THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be required help select and migrate a replacement to the current set up of having part of the payroll delivered on Sage and the other part delivered externally by external payroll bureau.
To check month end payroll and support the “Finance Manager” whose role is to run payroll each month by submitting data to the bureau or by using Sage.
Check payroll before Finance Director signs it off, making sure the P32 agrees to the payroll journal and that the correct deductions for pensions are paid over to the pension providers.
Supporting Finance Manager with any technical help required throughout the month and to cover for the manager if they were on leave.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· You must have strong payroll experience.
· Experience of using a system called People Planner or Access payroll and have implemented People Planner as a timesheet system would be an advantage but not essential.
· Experience in migrating payroll systems
· Someone who ideally has been involved bringing payroll back in house from an outsource provider.
· You must have a hands on approach
· Good communicator
· Strong technically
· CIPP qualified
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Role: Head of Finance
Salary Band: £40,000 - £61,800
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (40 hpw)
Location: Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Plunkett UK is a national charity supporting people in rural areas to set up and run successful businesses in community ownership. We do this to achieve our UK-wide vision for resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities.
Community-owned businesses are owned and controlled by community members, who each have an equal and democratic say in how the business is run. They can be any type of business ranging from village shops, pubs and cafes, through to woodlands, fisheries and farms.
With more communities than ever contacting Plunkett to access our advice and support services, we are excited to promote the opportunity to join Plunkett as our Head of Finance (HoF). This full-time position offers the right candidate an opportunity to join our Senior Management Team and ensure the strategic management of Plunkett’s finances.
The HoF will be responsible for the day to day and strategic management of Plunkett’s finance functions providing advice to the CEO and the Board. Reporting to the CEO you should be a qualified/near qualified CCAB accountant who is a team player and able to communicate at a range of levels. A working knowledge of Xero accounting systems is desirable.
If you are interested in joining Plunkett UK, and growing the network of community-owned businesses UK-wide then we look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 24 June 2024
Interview date: Interviews will be held at our offices in Woodstock during w/c 8 July 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and our approach goes beyond ‘protected characteristics’ to thinking more broadly about inclusion. Every individual will think and feel differently and we believe that these differences should be embraced, and individual needs taken into account. Additionally, the makeup of the rural communities we work with leads to their own particular diversity and exclusion challenges and opportunities compared to urban areas. Our commitment to EDI, both internally and externally, has been tailored to Plunkett and the communities we serve.
Registered Charity: 313743
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We’re looking for a Country Manager who is, at heart, a peacebuilder. You will be someone willing to lead by your example, coaching, inspiring and giving technical support as you spend time with peacebuilding teams across the north of CAR, including three Hub Peacebuilding Managers in local offices in the borderlands, up to eight programme officers and over 300 local peacebuilders who form our Advisory Groups.
Living in Bangui, you’ll report directly to the Regional Director and work collaboratively as a key part of the Regional Leadership Team to shape the strategic direction of Concordis’ future work across the Central African region.
The needs in CAR are immense, and we need you to have the vision and motivation to look beyond programme delivery, as important as that is, and to identify new opportunities and new funding for additional programming. You’ll support the team as they design, develop and source funding for new work that will a deliver measurable change for peace.
You will be someone who is curious and keen to spend time with people in the borderlands, where conflict is fought and felt. You will also have the confidence and ability to be part of high-level meetings with ministers and ambassadors, amplifying voices that are often ignored by decision makers, leading to evidence-based, conflict sensitive policy making.
Role Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for technical peacebuilding aspects of Concordis’ work in CAR
- Responsible for leading on all aspects of peacebuilding in delivering an ambitious but realistic borders programme to time and to budget, meeting all contractual requirements of the donor
- Responsible for providing managerial oversight in developing and delivering strategic work plans in accordance with donor log frames to achieve delivery of all activities and outcomes, reporting on these to the donor
- Develop opportunities to use the significant flexibility built into this contract to maximise impacts for peace, beyond pure contractual terms, negotiating these with the donor
- Visionary leadership with the staff team, key stakeholders and international donors to identify gaps in peacebuilding provision and to develop opportunities for future work that will meet identified needs, be locally owned and deliver measurable impact
Influence policymaking and advocacy
- Represent Concordis in CAR with high-level engagement with local, national, regional and international decision makers, using evidence from the programme to influence policymaking
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision makers, then use this access to amplify voices that are often ignored, engaging with Government officials, Diplomatic staff, Regional bodies that support Central African countries (eg COMIFAC, ECCAS, CEMAC, OFAC etc), UN and multilateral agencies and humanitarian and developmental staff
- Participate actively in regional conferences and negotiations to ensure that the voices of people in the borderlands are heard, and that locally-led and conflict sensitive solutions are reflected in strategic decision-making
Responsible for strategic programme development
- Building and maintain relationships that may lead to new funding opportunities from bilateral, multilateral and other institutional donors
- Provide strategic support to fundraising providing timely information to support the development of new bids and engaging directly with donors
Leadership responsibility in the Regional Team
- Member of the Central African Regional Senior Leadership Team and will lead the CAR Country Senior Leadership Team supported collaboratively by the CAR Finance Manager
- Responsible for line managing three Peacebuilding Hub Managers
- Responsible for giving coaching, mentoring and technical support to the peacebuilding team in CAR, inspiring them in their roles and focusing their efforts to deliver rapid and sustainable results, whilst ensuring that staff development needs are met
- Promote clear lines of communication between staff members and offices, across the Central African Regional programme and with staff in the UK. Lead or participate in a system of team meetings, one-to-ones and informal gatherings
- Responsible for ensuring that staff development needs are met including training and appraisals
- Responsible for ensuring that CAR project staff understand and adhere to staff safety, security policies and plans and that such plans are kept up to date. Closely monitor the security dynamics in target areas and report to the Regional Director on significant changes in the security context
- Work collaboratively with finance staff to manage project resources, prepare project budgets, review and monitor spending and submit regular reports to the donor
- Work with Regional Head of MEAL to prepare regular donor reports to the donor
Full recruitment pack can be downloaded from our website at www.concordis.international/vacancies
Concordis works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions.
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London, SE5 8FJ – agile working, minimum of 40% of your working week (2 days) in the office
One of the UK’s best-known providers of Homelessness Services, The Salvation Army, is looking for a skilled and motivated Finance Officer to provide business support to our Homelessness Services in Southern England and Wales.
As a member of a small team within the Finance Department dedicated to supporting Homelessness Managers, the post holder will focus on contracts for Housing Related Support (HRS), modelling costs over contract life, reviewing financial performance, and meeting contract reporting requirements. The Salvation Army currently holds 32 contracts worth £14 million in Southern England and Wales.
Key responsibilities:
- To support Homelessness Services (HS) to prepare an annual budget for each existing service (both accommodation-based and non-accommodation based), and for new services that it wishes to bid for at tender.
- To support HS in reviewing I&Es and monitoring financial data to optimise the in-year performance of its services.
- To complete financial monitoring returns for commissioners of existing HRS contracts.
- To track contract periods and advise on invoicing requirements to ensure income is received promptly.
The successful applicant will have.
- Financial skills including budgeting, analysing I&Es, developing financial models, to enable strategic and commercial decision making.
- Knowledge of the funding regime for HRS services and supported accommodation, and ability to differentiate between costs eligible to be funded by HRS contracts and accommodation charges (housing benefit).
- Knowledge of HRS delivery models, ideally gained through experience of commissioning or delivering HRS services.
- Ability to present complex information in an effective and professional manner, in both verbal and written form.
- Intermediate to advanced level Excel capability with ability to collate, manipulate, interrogate, and report on complex data.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time), a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile (please note that once the job closes this will no longer be available to download).
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Closing date: 23rd June 2024. Please note that we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
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The Role
At HTB and its related entities, our vision is to play our part in the evangelisation of the nations, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. Each member of our team plays a vital role in making our vision a reality. As a Christian organisation our faith is an integral part of our working culture.
This role is for someone who can support the Finance Systems Manager and Finance Systems Analyst to provide robust, reliable finance systems and applications for use by the organisation, ensuring the security and integrity of all financial data held. This role contributes to the Finance Systems Team vision to support and encourage an environment of continuous improvement. You will be responsible for routine tasks and the first point of contact in the team for non-Finance users’ support queries.
The Responsibilities
• Process regular Supplier updates following the completion of the Supplier Engagement Process
• Process regular Project and Cost Centre updates following the completion of the Project Maker App
• Produce Supplier reports to the teams for their action
• Process regular updates to the financial software (Dimensions) for the Financial Controllers (referred to as Mtab updates) and linking to the Power Apps for each Entity
• Checking, refreshing and syncing App Libraries – Checking that automated scripts have run and initiating others that are not covered by automation or other routine tasks
• Data cleansing associated with the above processes and other datasets
• Monitoring and triaging user support requests
• Diagnosing user support requests, allocating them to correct tasks and monitoring progress where needed.
• Monitoring and updating approval routes, financial data, supplier records, and SharePoint documents
• Setting up and maintaining users in the finance systems and applications
• Assisting users in navigating the finances systems and applications
• Training users in the finance induction and for ad hoc needs
• Provide support to the Processing Team with pay run queries and other controls
• Provide support to the Reporting Team (for example, journal processing, fixing reporting issues) as agreed with your line manager
• Assist the Finance Systems Team in tidying up SharePoint folders and structures
• Produce procedures in an accessible format for new staff in the Finance Team and for users outside of Finance
• Support the Finance Systems Manager in the administration and maintenance of all existing finance systems, processes, and online tools/applications
• Responsible under the supervision of the Finance Systems Manager for the management of financial data and its integrity
• Any adhoc or project related tasks requested by the Finance Systems Manager
The Right Candidate
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in calls, emails and in person
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Good Excel skills
• Good Outlook and Microsoft Word skills
• A working knowledge of SharePoint and Office 365
• Experience with IT systems in a working environment for at least 2 years
• Educated to degree level
• Aptitude to learn new IT skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer service oriented
• A team player
• Willing to take responsibility for specific tasks
• Ability to grasp and build on new concepts quickly
Working environment
We have a purposeful working environment where we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our workplace culture is shaped by our values which are AUGHT. They are Audacity, Unity, Generosity, Humility and Tenacity. We respect and value our colleagues, encourage and affirm often, challenge when necessary, supporting always. It is an inspiring and energising place to work where innovation and creativity is encouraged alongside passion and discipline. The staff community is warm and engaging, with lifelong friendships being built.
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Are you passionate about inclusion and engagement?
Carers Support West Sussex provides services for and with unpaid carers who look after a relative or friend who could not manage without their support. Our teams provide tailored information, advice and support to help improve carers’ resilience and ensure they are supported to maintain their caring roles.
You will join us at an exciting time for the charity when we have just brought together our Engagement and Volunteer teams to grow and diversify our volunteering offer and ensure unpaid carers are included in the design and delivery of services. You will have strong leadership skills with experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team working remotely.
We reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
Key Duties:
- Leading a team to develop and deliver programmes of work, meeting targets around carer inclusion and growing our volunteer numbers
- Working with the Leadership Team to develop our Engagement and Volunteer Strategy
- Collating and analysing data
- Overseeing the engagement of Young Carers working closely with WSCC as part of the Young Carers Partnership
- Overseeing projects within the team which focus on reaching and engaging with diverse communities
- Promoting the Think Carer principles across all networks
Benefits
- Remote/Flexible Working - with occasional visits to our offices or venues in West Sussex
- Flexible hours – work around your commitments
- Holidays - 33 days increasing to 35 days after completion of two years and 36 days after 5 years of service (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Benefits - Healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme with perks and discounts.
- Team - working with kind and caring colleagues
For the full job description please refer to the full job pack attached below.
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