Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2020 at 11.30pm

Are you a creative individual with experience of producing digital content? Could you champion the needs of our users by scoping, writing, editing and publishing multi-channel advice content? Then join Shelter as a Content Producer and you could soon be doing just that.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

We work with users of our online advice services and colleagues across Shelter to make our services and information simpler, clearer and actionable. Rule one for us is “always start with user needs”. We create digital products and services that people prefer to use over other options. And, we want you to play a vital role at the heart of the team that writes high-quality, user-focused content and understands the web, technology and people.

About the role
Your main focus will be on producing online advice content across various digital channels for use by Shelter’s audiences. However, because we work with wider teams on many of our projects, you could be working with Product Managers and owners, developers, designers, policy specialists, legal teams, senior management - anyone it takes, in fact, to produce world-class online products and services.

About you

You’ll need an excellent all-round understanding of web publishing and using a content management system. You’ll also need experience of producing high quality user-focused content, i.e. you have extensive experience of how to produce content with a user, not a client, in mind first and foremost, you’re able to take complex language and processes and make them simple to understand. What's more, you’re great at explaining your decisions clearly and adept at researching, analysing and conveying complex information to a variety of different audiences.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our digital team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Closing date: 1 March 2020 at 11.30pm. First interviews: 10 March 2020. Second interviews: 20 March 2020.

If leading and inspring a high performing team, overseeing the delivery of an events portfolio, maximising growth and introducing new events sounds like your ideal role, then join us as Senior Events Manager – Challenge Events. We’ll provide the infrastructure and the rewards, including flexible working. All you need to bring is proven experience of effective line management, sound knowledge of challenge events, a passion for the cause and a real desire to make things happen.

This is an incredibly exciting time for Shelter as the entire organisation is rallying behind our ambitious strategy to end the housing emergency. To enable this strategy to become a reality, we have developed a new Income Generation plan that will see us significantly increase our annual income over the next three years. The Community & Events team is responsible for innovating, creating and delivering Shelter’s fundraising events and community fundraising programme. This includes a high value challenge and bespoke events portfolio consisting of participation in events such as London Marathon and own flagship events Vertical Rush and Sleep Walk for Shelter, as well as the support, development and promotion of successful community fundraising initiatives and an ambitious special events portfolio of high-profile cultural events and festival partnerships.

About the role
The Challenge Event team has large teams at all the main running events throughout the year and raise over £1million. Current key events include the London Marathon, Great North Run, Royal Parks Half Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon and more. This role will lead our Challenge Events portfolio, developing a strategy to maximise growth and engagement potential with current events and introduce new events and products.

A rare opportunity to drive forward and grow an already successful events portfolio, ensuring our events series continues to thrive and income is maximised to fund our vital work, you’ll collaborate with internal teams and forge vital relationships with external stakeholders to create new opportunities and partnerships. Line managing, developing and inspiring three Event Coordinators, overseeing the operational delivery of events and setting, managing and reporting of budgets are all key elements of this role.

About you

To succeed, it’s vital that you can bring previous line management experience to lead the team effectively and ensure objectives are met. You will understand the need for flexible leadership styles and will have developed and empowered individuals to deliver results. Creative, innovative and proactive, you enjoy working as part of a team and thrive on ensuring your team are motivated and working to their best potential.

With this area aiming to substantially grow, operational and strategic knowledge of challenge events and the charity active events market is essential. The ability to apply lateral thinking, challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas is important too, as is respect for others’ opinions.

You will enjoy seeking out and implementing internal and external opportunities to drive performance and have demonstrable experience in successfully negotiating and building mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

To apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining why you’d like to be considered for this role, addressing the knowledge, skills, experience and behaviour profile specified in the job description. Please note, your application will not be considered if you don’t submit both a CV and a supporting statement.

The deadline to apply is 1 March 11.30pm, applications received after this will not be considered.

Benefits
The wide range of benefits we offer include 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to join our Income Generation team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter 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. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The successful management accountant will be working a 10 month contract for maternity cover.

The position will be to take ownership of the management accounts and ensure the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and rent ledger journals are submitted in a timely manner.

Client Details

The client is a new housing association based in the central London with brand new offices.

Description

The key responsibilities of the management accountant will be to;

• Take full ownership of the management accounts
• To ensure that the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and rent ledger journals are submitted in a timely manner
• Liaise with budget holders and heads of departments

Profile

The successful management accountant will be at least part qualified ACCA or CIMA.

You will have great communication and people skills.

You will be pro active and highly organised.

A property background would be highly desirable but not essential.

Job Offer

The organisation is growing and has a large investment meaning that there may be other employment opportunities in the future.

Salary: £38,000 to £40,000, plus pension

Hours: 35 hours per week

Accountable to: Director of Services

Accountable for: Services Managers, Caseworkers, Purple Door team

Permanent

Benefits: 28 days holiday, 8 Bank Holidays and pension

akt is looking for a dynamic person to join our leadership team as our Assistant Director of Services, helping to shape the future of the national charity for lgbtq+ young people experiencing homelessness. Based in our Manchester service centre, you will lead on expanding our Greater Manchester based offer as well as supporting our Director of Services by overseeing the operational delivery of our services to young people across our other three regions. You will ideally have a strong background in housing and homelessness.

Job summary:

To provide management and leadership for the organisation’s direct service offer to young people: strengthening and developing our position as the national LGBT youth homelessness provider

Key Tasks:

• As day to day operational lead for akt’s services, oversee the re-shaping and effective delivery of our offer to young people nationally
• To ensure the effective design and delivery of akt’s digital offer to young people
• Be responsible for managing the Services Team managers and providing oversight to the management of the direct delivery team
• Lead on the forthcoming programme to redesign / develop our offer across the north of England, including the expansion of our Purple Door housing project
• To lead on the management of contracts and partnerships relating to our services
• To lead on the performance management of our service delivery
• To deputise for the Director of Services when requested and to undertake the role of deputy safeguarding lead nationally
• In this national role, to undertake regular travel between akt’s bases and also to other locations in developing akt’s national footprint
• In conjunction with the Director of Services, liaise with and brief Trustees, as appropriate, including attending Services Committees and Board meetings

Senior Management Team Responsibilities:

• To be a public leadership figure for the organisation in the North at external and internal events and deputise for the Director of Services when requested
• In partnership with the Director of Services, identify and develop business opportunities to ensure the growth and sustainability of the organisation, to include developing strategic partnerships nationally to ensure the growth of our services
• As a member of the Leadership Team, contribute to strategic planning and business development, including supporting the Chief Executive in facilitating the process of establishing the business plan and strategic plan
• Work in partnership with the Director of Services to implement the delivery of the strategic plan as agreed by the board
• Take a leadership role in promoting the organisation and representing the organisation effectively to external stakeholders
• Work with the Director of Services to ensure that the Board receives appropriate advice and information on all relevant matters to enable akt to fulfil its governance responsibilities
• Undertake any other tasks that may be requested, commensurate with the nature and level of the post and as may be required by the Director of Services

Performance Management:

Performance in the role will be assessed against key performance indicators and other targets relating to the organisation’s business plan.

Other Responsibilities:

• To represent akt appropriately and effectively at all times
• Comply with akt’s policies, procedures, management and monitoring systems
• To organise and participate in some events out of hours, e.g. fundraising and publicity events
• Other duties commensurate with the nature of the post
• Act as a Deputy Safeguarding Lead

All akt employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the values, codes of practice and involvement of young people, which underpin and govern our work

Person Specification

Essential:

• Significant demonstrable experience in a housing or homelessness setting
• Experienced manager with proven track record of success, excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Natural leader, capable of innovative thinking and the ability to inspire others
• Experience of managing targets and developing operational plans for a team/department
• Proven experience of partnership working and stakeholder management
• Strong budget management skills
• Ability to review and manage service delivery risks, implement change and ensure the development of an effective team/department
• Proven experience in managing change, achieving objectives and establishing and implementing innovative solutions
• Experience in contract management
• Demonstrable strong team-work skills
• Ability to negotiate, influence and persuade others in complex situations to achieve required outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written – including the ability to interpret complex information and advise clearly and concisely to a range of audiences
• Flexibility to undertake national travel and evening and weekend working
• Direct experience of preparing high-quality written work in a professional environment
• Excellent information technology skills

Desirable:

• Relevant qualification in housing, social work or equivalent
• Experience of working within a senior management team
• Experience of negotiating contracts and partnership working with the statutory sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing young LGBTQ+ young people
• Degree-level education or equivalent
• Lived experience of homelessness
• Experience of leading and managing a multi-site department
• Knowledge of the issues facing young LGBTQ+ homeless people, including the consequences of vulnerability and poverty, intersectional identities and multiple disadvantage.

At AKT we are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity, we are committed to our team reflecting the diverse community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. We particularly encourage applications from BAME, transgender identities and disability groups, who are currently under-represented within AKT. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

As Peer Support Coordinator, you will be working as part of a growing Member Involvement team who are responsible for ensuring that all teams across Crisis are involving people with lived experience of homelessness in the design, development and delivery of their work. We are dedicated to ensuring that involvement opportunities are valuable and fulfilling, with real implications for our members’ progression and ending their homelessness.

About the role
Can be based in any of the Crisis Skylights (Birimingham, Brent, Coventry, Croydon, Edinburgh, London, Merseyside, Newcastle, Oxford, South Yorkshire and South Wales)
As Peer Support Coordinator, you will work with the Head of member Involvement to develop a new peer support programme which supports our members to end their homelessness. The programme will unlock valuable opportunities for people with lived experience of homelessness to contribute to ending the homelessness of their peers while gaining access to training, new skills and experience. You will design and deliver training to client services staff and collaborate with client services to provide advice and guidance and oversee the progress of the programme.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

1 Passionate commitment to improving the lives of people experiencing homelessness.
2 An understanding of the principles of co-production and a willingness/ability to champion this approach in the development of peer volunteering opportunities.
3 Demonstrable experience of project management.
4 Proven experience of volunteer management.
5 Experience of design and delivery of training.
6 Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt your style to your audience.
7 Excellent interpersonal skills.
8 Able to communicate naturally and empathetically, building rapport and trust across teams to deliver projects.
9 Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and competent in using databases.
10 Knowledge of and ability to comply with safeguarding procedures.
11 Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion.
12 Previous experience of accessing, volunteering on or working within a peer support programme.
13 Understanding of the challenges faced by people who are experiencing homelessness.
14 Understanding of the emotional, psychological and practical issues often faced by people experiencing homelessness.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available  by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team using the contact information on Crisis jobs.

Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2020 (11.59pm)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Interested in playing a leading role in a team vital to the day-to-day running of an organisation?

Are you a driven and ambitious accountancy professional looking to further their leadership skills by managing a small team?

Want to work for an organisation whose work supports the lives of vulnerable members of society across the country?

If yes, then look no further!

My client is a London based charity who is looking for a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join their team on a permanent basis. Managing a small team, this role is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to further their purchase ledger and line management experience in an organisation that offers candidates the potential to learn and develop their career further.

The main responsibilities of this Purchase Ledger Supervisor role include:

• Management of the purchase ledger function for the organisation, including ensuring that all payments are recorded in an accurate and timely manner and that they adhere to all contractual payment and compliance terms.
• Be at the forefront of producing new ideas related to improving the efficiency of the team's current accounting processes and monitor the organisations software to optimise functionality.
• Full supervision of the purchase ledger team, including workflow management and review, providing training and support and giving them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
• Manage the weekly payment run process and produce performance related reports to the line manager upon request.

This vacancy is for a forward-thinking charity that offers a brilliant opportunity for candidates looking to join a dynamic, close-knit finance team within a complex, national establishment. The successful candidate will be offered an excellent benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary and a fantastic annual leave allowance.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in a purchase ledger role of a similar capacity.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills and be confident in Excel.
• A successful track record of delivering results and embracing change.

If you are interested in this Purchase Ledger Supervisor opportunity, please do not delay in applying as applications are being reviewed daily and the line manager is looking to interview ASAP.

This incredible charity based in central London works tirelessly to support young people at risk of homelessness across the UK. The charity, that works to offer an immediate solution to homelessness, as well as campaigning to prevent young people from becoming homeless; is a vital resource for service users, and a leading voice in the campaign to end youth homelessness.

As Corporate Development Manager, you will be joining a talented fundraising team with dynamic leadership, and will undertake the following core duties:

• Work to secure long term, income generating, strategic partnerships with leading organisations in the UK
• Work closely with colleagues to continuously develop, review, and implement, the new business corporate partnerships strategy
• Lead on the day-to-day management of the new business strategy in order to increase income and secure long term corporate partnerships
• Create engaging plans for all prospects including case for support

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of working to develop and win new partnerships, either within the charity fundraising, or commercial sector. You will have significant experience of pitching, preparing presentations, and of writing proposals; as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good understanding of how to nurture relationships with corporate partners.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on 020 7939 7448 to have an initial chat about the position.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Please note, due to the number of applications we receive we aren't always able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.

Recruiting for 2 x Support Workers to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs services in Southwark!

GBP 21,944 per annum plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more

This role is working 40 hours per week.

David Barker House is located on Blackfriars Road in the borough of Southwark is a 45 bed homeless complex needs hostel for single males only. Manor Place Hostel is located in Kennington area in the borough of Southwark which is a 34 bed homeless complex needs hostel for single females only. All our residents have shared facilities and are aged between 18 and 60 years old. We support them with a range of support needs from domestic violence, substance misuse, mental health and offending. We aim to enable vulnerable people to address their identified support needs as well as manage risks in order to allow customers to move on towards greater independence. The service provides waking night cover as well as a team of staff support workers with a case load of around 8-12 customers depending of the needs of the service. To enable and support vulnerable individuals with complex needs to address this while maintaining their tenancy with the long term goal of living in an independent setting by providing flexible and individually tailored support package. Working with excluded and hard to reach customers can be challenging however, with intensive support this challenge can be broken. You will need to be able to engage our customers in a non-judgmental way. You will also be responsible for dealing with emergencies that may arise during your shift whilst remaining calm and using initiative then writing up incident reports amongst other administrative tasks.
As a support worker, you will be working as part of a team as well as with external agencies such as London Probation Service, local substance misuse services, Mental health teams, and police amongst others. Sometimes customers may not be linked in with agencies when they entre the service, as a support worker it is part of your role to ensure they are receiving the correct support from agencies required. Ideally, you will have experience of working with vulnerable people or an understanding of the needs of homelessness. You will be required to support customers with managing their arrears; ensuring housing benefit is applied for as well as monitoring payments and acting appropriately if payments are suspended in order to ensure customer does not fall into any arrears.
You will be responsible for supporting the working shift pattern of the service which is a five week rolling rota which consists of working some weekends as well as long days.

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
- Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

An busy and varied Residence Assistant role working for a housing association in London.

Client Details

A housing association in London.

Description

The Residence Assistant will be responsible for:

• Being the first point of contact for customers
• Dealing with enquiries
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks
• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Reporting any maintenance issues

Profile

The Residence Assistant will have:

• Receptionist or customer service experience
• Strong organisational skills
• A personable and friendly personality
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal

Job Offer

A salary of £23,500-26,000, plus annual leave and pension.

The contract will initially be for two months but has the opportunity to be extended.

The role will involve rent accounting, analysis of data and balance sheet reconciliations.

Client Details

The client is a well established housing association.

Description

The key responsibilities will be to;

• Prepare and post weekly, monthly and ad-hoc accounting journals ensuring each journal is accurate, complete and compliant with standard accounting practices and internal regulations.
• Assist in the accounting processes for complex/technical areas of the organisation, for example fixed assets, component accounting, payroll, rent setting, service charges, commercial property and charity shop accounting.

• Prepare accurate and timely audit schedules and assist in the preparation of statutory accounting notes for the Group and its subsidiaries.

Profile

The successful Finance Assistant will come from a housing or property back ground and will be familiar with rent accounting.

You will be a team player, with a pro active approach and you will be highly organised.

You will have a proven record of preparing and posting journals, reconciliations and statutory accounting notes.

Job Offer

The contract has the possibility of being extended.

The contract is initially for two months to help get through the year end in March but does have the possibility of being extended.

You will be assisting with the transactional duties, supplier queries, processing invoices and data entry.

Client Details

The client is a well established Housing Association.

Description

The Key responsibilities will be to;

• Ensure accurate, reliable and efficient processing of transactions within areas such as purchase ledger, sales ledger, cashbook, credit cards, and direct debits for all group entities in a timely manner

• Perform monthly reconciliations of these transactional areas (mentioned above)

• Reconcile supplier statements to the general ledger on a monthly basis

• Respond promptly to all internal and external stakeholder processing queries on a daily basis in an efficient and effective manner and ensure all queries are followed up and resolved in a timely manner
• Process a high volume of invoices

Profile

The successful candidate for this role will have worked in a similar capacity and will have accounts payable experience.

You will be professional, well organised and will have a pro active approach to your work.

You will work well under pressure and will have a proven record of dealing with high quantities of invoices.

Job Offer

This contract has the possibility of being extended past 2 months.

The client requires an Accounts Payable Clerk/Purchase Ledger to help clear a backlog, initially for the next 8 weeks.

You will be required to start next week.

Client Details

The client is a well established housing association in the centre of London.

Description

The responsibilities will be to

• Process invoices
• Process payment runs
• Clear the backlog and assist with the incoming invoices
• Send invoices to the Finance Manager for approval

Profile

The successful candidate will;

• Be immediately available
• Have experience in an accounts payable position
• Have experience of processing payment runs
• Have experience dealing with a high volume of invoices
• Have a pro active approach to their work

A public sector back ground would be desirable but not necessary.

Job Offer

The contract has the opportunity to be extended depending on performance and continued work load.

Thrive Homes is looking to appoint an Executive Director - Finance, the role will be based in their office in Hemel Hempstead.

Client Details

Thrive is a professional landlord operating across the northern home counties - providing safe affordable homes for rent and sale through shared ownership. Their rental products range from social/affordable rent within the registered provider, Thrive Homes through to market rent within Thrive Living.

They are focused on delivering for their customers and ambitious in their goals. They have established a model that means they can manage properties alongside their own stock and have a growing market rent portfolio.

Description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the rest of the Executive Team to contribute to the strategic leadership and management of the organisation, playing a crucial role in the continuing success of the organisation

• Leading, motivating and developing the Corporate Support functions including Finance, IT & Procurement

• Managing the finance function in order to deliver robust financial controls, improving performance and mitigating the risk for Thrive Homes, whilst ensuring there is an effective treasury strategy in place

• Develop and deliver an IT infrastructure service that will enable Thrive Homes to support its customers and staff

• Ensuring the organisation is resourced with the appropriate skills, capabilities, systems and processes to deliver the strategies that are put in place by the executive

Profile

You will be a CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant with a proven track record of achievement, with the ability to drive and manage a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate will have worked in social housing or other relevant industries, with experience managing a complex treasury and/or business planning functions. It is also important they previously held a senior management position with regular exposure to the Executive Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join a high performing team and make a real impact on a growing organisation. We believe this to be one of the most exciting opportunities of its kind currently in the market.

Job Offer

c£110,000 plus bonus plus exceptional benefits

Paradigm Housing is looking to appoint an Assistant Finance Director - Corporate Finance, based in their High Wycombe office.

Client Details

Paradigm is one of the South East's leading housing providers. They manage 15,000 homes across 33 different local authorities.

Financially strong, the organisation is focussed on delivering service excellence to its customers and making the most of its resources to provide more affordable housing.

This is an opportunity to join a relatively new Finance Team who are focussed on helping the organisation to deliver their corporate and social goals.

Description

Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, you will take responsibility for the long-term business plan, managing the treasury and funding requirements, supporting the development function with comprehensive advice and overseeing the investment strategy.

Your key duties will include:

• Producing the medium- and long-term financial plans highlighting key operational, funding or covenant compliance issues

• Responsible for the Treasury function including developing the funding strategy, working with external stakeholders to ensure financial stability and ensuring they have the appropriate credit strength to deliver the corporate strategy

• Partnering with development and new business teams to ensure investments are appropriately appraised and deliver the required financial and social return

• Working with the other finance leads to implement process and system improvements

• Proving effective leadership, being performance and delivery focused

Profile

You must be a fully qualified accountant and / or treasurer with strong communication and leadership skills. It is essential that the new incumbent has financial planning and treasury knowledge, this experience will have been gained within social housing or a related industry. Ideally with significant appraisal experience. This is a genuine opportunity for an individual to broaden their experience, in an organisation that has a clear vision and route to achieve its goals.

Job Offer

Circa £95,000 package plus benefits