Location: Based at the following Crisis Skylight Services (Newcastle, South Yorkshire, Merseyside, Birmingham, Coventry, Oxford, Brent, central London, or Croydon)

Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions

During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.

Additionally, the successful applicant will be supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place.

About Crisis
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. Through our pioneering research into the causes and consequences of homelessness and the solutions to it, we know what it will take to end it, together, in our lifetimes.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice on homelessness legislation and relevant housing legislation to contribute to Crisis’ mission of ending homelessness. These new roles will provide advice and assistance on an internal consultancy basis to Crisis Skylight staff to enable them to advocate for their clients. For complex cases, more direct involvement will be required including direct work (usually by phone/ digital means) with members and advocacy (through written, phone or digital means) to relevant agencies. The role will also involve training and developing staff and volunteer’s knowledge of the application of relevant homelessness and housing legislation in England.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience working in the homelessness / housing sector together with excellent knowledge of homelessness and housing law and how, through consultancy and advocacy, you can prevent and end homelessness.  You will enjoy working across Client Services providing good quality advice and support as well as developing and delivering training to Skylight staff.

Your knowledge and expertise will contribute to the development of policy, practice and campaigns work by providing examples of where housing policy and/or practice contributes to the perpetuating or creating homelessness.

Person Specification

Essential

1. Demonstrable track record of successfully preventing and relieving people’s homelessness through advocacy and the application of relevant homelessness and housing law, including complex cases such as people with different immigration status.

2. Expert knowledge of relevant homelessness and housing legislation, including Housing Act 1996 Parts VI and VII, Homelessness Act 2002 Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Protection for Eviction Act 1977, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

3. Knowledge of the issues affecting homeless people and the impact and interaction of welfare and immigration policies on homelessness

4. Familiarity with local authority housing options services and their processes

5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, analyse, advise, and put across complex information accessibly through different media (one to one consultancy in person or by phone/ digitally, written materials, training materials)

6. Excellent at networking with strong advocacy skills to improve access to entitlements for our members wherever necessary

7. Organised and able to deal with conflicting priorities

8. Strong team player who is driven to work within a team, whilst also able to work on own initiative

9. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages and experience of data entry using a case management system

10. Knowledge of and ability to comply with Health and Safety (including adherence to lone working and social distancing protocols) and safeguarding procedures

11. Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values

    Desirable

    12  Experience of supporting / defending people in possession cases

We encourage applications from all sections of the community and particularly from people who have lived experience of 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 sounds like the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team

Closing date: Sunday 16th August 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 homelessnes

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR

GRADE FRWK07, SALARY: £20,133 - £21,866 FTE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

In response to Covid-19 and the unprecedented rise in unemployment, Framework is expanding its employment services to meet this emerging need.  We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who have experience of supporting and motivating people into employment.

Our employment programmes have opportunities to work in various locations across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire through both outreach and agile working arrangements.

The successful candidates will:

• be self-motivated and looking for a unique challenge

• feel confident delivering employability support both one to one and in group settings

• have excellent local knowledge of local support services and employment opportunities

• have excellent knowledge of benefits, including in-work benefits

• be able to motivate participants and support them to achieve their goals

• have experience of working towards challenging targets

• have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

Interview Date: 28/08/20

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

CVs will not be accepted.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

Governance Officer
Location: Birmingham, Bath Row, B15 1LZ
Salary: £27,934 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for two Governance Officers, to join our Mutuals Team to support the compliance and governance within our mutual schemes.

Reporting to the Head of Mutuals, you’ll be involved in reviewing financial accounts and presenting them appropriately to our residents. You’ll be integral in arranging and conducting Annual and Special General Meetings and transacting any governance issues in line with the mutual’s rules and any statute/regulations. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the mutual’s committee to foster collaborative working relationships to ensure that our mutual schemes are run effectively and demonstrate good governance.

Your base location will be our central Birmingham office, and you’ll be required to undertake regular travel in line with business requirements.

Our ideal candidate? You’ll have a sound financial understanding, supported by a finance or business related qualification or proven experience. You’ll have knowledge of accounts and ledgers, with an understanding of regulatory and legislative compliance and best practice. You’ll demonstrate your effective time management ability and organisational skills, using your initiative and problem solving ability. Within this role you’ll need to be comfortable working in a multi-site environment, working both individually and in a team. Presentation skills are key in this role, as well as being able to communicate with a range of stakeholders and influence others.

Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 2nd August 2020, however the advert may close earlier, dependent on the volume of applications received.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the Candidate Information (role profile) and complete the application process.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

Please read the role profile in full on our website, before you apply.

Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted we will assume the candidate is our own.

No agencies please.

Maternity cover to 15/10/2021

Full time 37.5 a week - We would also be happy to consider applicants seeking part time working (minimum of 30 hours per week).

St Mungo’s is a sector leader in tackling rough sleeping across London and the South East.

We have been on the frontline of ensuring that people on the streets are protected from the pandemic and are currently managing emergency hotel accommodation on behalf of authorities across London, Brighton, Bristol and Oxford, and working with over 2,700 clients.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is a confident communicator, good at solving problems and has strong project management skills, to join our friendly and busy team. You will support the development of St Mungo’s portfolio of client-facing services.

About the team

The Business Development Team supports our operational leadership teams to retain existing front line services and develop new ones.  We do this through competitive tendering, the development of proposals and direct negotiations. Our Business Development Managers are actively involved in the development of pipelines to plan the retention of our current services and anticipate the development of new ones.

The Business Development Team sits within the wider Support Services Development Department, which also includes the Business Improvement Team and Strategic Marketing.  The teams work closely together to develop our client-facing services.

About the role

You will manage development projects from the identification of opportunities through to the submission of proposals that meet the requirements of our Commissioners or Funders, our Regulators as well as our own internal parameters. You will also support your colleagues to develop internal business cases, prepare presentations and reports, attending external meetings where appropriate.

Additionally, you will work closely with internal business partners and operational leadership teams, to co-develop pipelines of opportunities and partnerships with organisations that share our values.

About you

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

You will understand the development of client-facing services either through direct operational experience or through working in a business development or fundraising environment. We welcome those who bring this experience from other sectors or moving from operational delivery, and you will be supported within an experienced team to develop the necessary skills and understanding. You will also be proactive and adaptable with a problem solving outlook.

As well as being customer-focused, you will possess good all-round communication skills; including the ability to influence others at all levels verbally and in writing.  You will also genuinely value team work and supporting your colleagues and be naturally interested in understanding the work of your colleagues and other teams across the organisation.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

To find out more and apply please visit St Mungo's website.

To view job descriptions on our vacancies page, please click on the document available tab above the relevant job advert.

Closing date: 10:00am, Monday 24 August 2020

Interview and assessments: Thursday 3 or Friday 4 September 2020

*Our Head Office is based in Tower Hill, London. Currently the team is working from home throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, however the successful applicant will be expected to work in the office with flexibility for regular home-working when office working is reinstated.

Fixed Term to 31/03/2021, Hours (37.5 hours per week)

Do you have experience in leading operations and developing a quality service?

Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives?

We are looking for a Project Manager for our Ealing Resettlement & Prevention Team. This is a newly-formed team, working with Rough Sleepers and partners in the borough to manage the transition from the street into supported or more independent living. The team will support clients within a mixed needs cohort to maintain their accommodation, develop their independent living skills, manage and address health issues, & enter work and training - and thereby assist them to recover and move into living successfully and sustainably, moving away from rough sleeping on a permanent basis.

Ealing is a very diverse borough and our client group includes high numbers of Indian and Polish nationals, with specific needs around immigration support; to meet these needs, the team includes a specialist immigration solicitor, and workers focused on supporting EEA nationals into work or to access EU settled status as a route into housing, with personalisation budgets to support these goals. The team works closely with partner services including mental health services and substance use services to help find creative solutions to complex problems.

In the immediate future, the team of senior case workers will focus on rough sleepers housed as part of the COVID response to ensure they do not return to the streets. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for our clients, and we’d love a positive, can-do leader to help steer this newly-formed team towards meeting this challenge and making a meaningful, lasting difference to the lives of Ealing’s rough sleepers.

About the role

To support, motivate and manage the team towards providing an exceptional service, ensuring that targets are achieved and clients receive the best possible support to enable them to resettle into appropriate accommodation within set timescales, through intensive floating support and resettlement planning delivered by a team of 6-7 senior case workers and a coordinator.

Who we’re looking for

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• The ability to supervise and motivate staff effectively and to promote good team work.

• A person-centred recovery focused approach and the necessary social skills to initiate and maintain constructive and appropriate relations with clients and agencies in a detached street and community environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of homeless and disadvantaged people and the ability to translate knowledge into good practice.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Monday 24 August 2020

Interview and assessments on: Tuesday 1 September 2020

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Harris Hill is thrilled to be assisting a fantastic organisation based in the North West, in the search for a new Partnerships Officer. Their specialist teams have a proven track record in delivering high quality sustainable projects. As Partnerships Officer, you will work closely with the Associate Director- Partnerships on projects across a diverse portfolio including Strategic Waters, Bridgewater Canal, MediaCityUK and supporting Land and Communities. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working on projects that involve public sector partnerships and funding. You will need to be a self-starter and results driven.

Ideally you will have a background in the public sector, particularly in public sector funding, which will have a distinct advantage. The role is also fantastic for someone who loves building relationships and can utilise these skills into working with a range of senior stakeholders. You will be using these relationship skills to liaise with relevant public sector funding bodies, local authorities and other agencies to promote their regeneration schemes.

Communication is key for this role as you must be able to communicate complex information to a range of diverse audiences and be able to develop relationships internally across multi-disciplinary teams and externally with key personnel. This individual will need to be confident and ideally have some previous knowledge around local authorities, economic regeneration and state aid.

It is a wonderful time to join the organisation and it is the perfect opportunity for someone to come and make a real impact. It has a fantastic family feel and longevity to the projects you will working on.

If you would like to receive a full job specification for this role or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to  Hannah Laking at Harris Hill.

Closing Date - 23rd August 2020

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

This high profile homeless charity are looking for a senior marketing and digital professional to join their team. Within this role you can look forward to joining the charity during an exciting time, with high profile campaigns and digital change.

Within this role you can look forward to leading a team of 16 in total with 4 direct reports, covering marketing & brand, digital and supporter engagement. You will be leading the team to build the charity's brand and to engage with new and existing supporters. You will play a vital role in building the charity's digital capability and to ensure that the full digital mix is utilised.

Further to this you can look forward to devising and delivering content and social media strategies, as well as overseeing the delivery of wider digital communications activity across the charity. You will keep abreast of new digital opportunities and drive innovation to ensure that charity is able to capitalise on new technology and trends.

You will be playing a leading role in the charity's digital and data transformation programme, ensuring that the programme supports and compliments the wider marketing strategy and that the team have access to key data and analytics to deliver the best customer experience.

Please note that this role will be remotely based with their offices based in central London

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced senior digital/digital marketing professional
• Have an up to date knowledge of the digital landscape
• Have a strong track record in the development and delivery of digital and marketing campaigns
• Take an audience-centric and data-driven approach
• Have a strong stakeholder engagement ability

Business Partnering Manager reporting into the Head of Finance with responsibility for the management reporting, budgeting and business partnering activates for the finance team.

Client Details

The organisation is a large Housing Association based in South East London, which owns and manages 19,000 properties. Over the last few years it has increased its development pipeline seeking to construct 1000 new homes in the next three years and also continues to invest heavily into the local area. On top of the housing services it provides it also works closely with the local community and grass root charities.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Business Partnering Manager role are:

• Sits as a key member of the Business Partnering and Integration team and reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance.
• Providing support to Manager on all aspects of budgeting, financial performance reporting & forecasting, financial business analysis.
• Support the Manager to develop a sweep of Dashboards or other suitable reporting framework which provides insightful management reporting and a 360-degree view of performance.
• To challenge business assumptions in forecasting and planning.
• To participate in a programme of cost/business reviews which delivers meaningful, timely and relevant financial business analysis.
• To take a key role to support the annual budgeting exercise for your business area and to develop a more responsive budgeting system which is aligned to strategic plans and delivers improved bottom line performance.
• To provide regular financial and management information to the business which pays due regard to business units and business streams, and delivers timely, meaningful and accurate forecasting.

Profile

Business Partnering across multiple work streams is huge part of this role - the successful candidate must have exposure of this in a similar role. You will have a track record of engaging with management with the gravitas to support and influence decision making in the business, demonstrating tangible benefits. A self-starter approach is key, with a 'can-do' attitude and the ability to recognise opportunities and drive forward.

• The successful candidate for the Business Partnering Manager role, will be a CCAB qualified accountant with exposure to operating at similar level to the position.
• Ideally you will have exposure to working within the Housing, Not for Profit or Public Sector.
• Track record of engaging with management with the gravitas to support and influence decision making in the business, demonstrating tangible benefits.
• Ability to distil complex analysis and succinctly present findings.
• Previous experience of creating management reporting process and implementing financial controls across multiple departments.
• An excellent communicator, both oral and written which is appropriate to the audience

Job Offer

£65,000-£68,500, flexible working hours, options to work from home up to three days a week and local government pension scheme.

Services Assistant Manager - Supported Housing (Part Time)
Watford, Hertfordshire

About Us

New Hope is a charity that exists to support individuals who are homeless or in vulnerable housing. Providing accommodation as well as group and one-to-one support, we seek to transform and rebuild damaged lives. Founded upon Christian values, we support those of any faith. Our accommodation can sleep up to 66 people every night across three buildings and we are fortunate enough to be able to help over 500 people each year.

We are currently looking for a Services Assistant Manager to join our friendly team, working on a part-time basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £22,156 pro rata (£13,294 per annum)
- 33 days’ holiday pro rata 
- Healthcare cash plan
- Discounts on shopping and restaurants
- The chance to help combat homelessness in Watford
- Develop vital skills and valuable experience

This is an amazing opportunity to help prevent homelessness on a local level and provide a fantastic service that is reaching out to some of society’s most vulnerable people.

Although we’re a large, established charity with over 70 members of staff, we still foster a friendly, supportive atmosphere with a family feel. We care about the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers and do all we can to ensure they feel valued and appreciated.

The Role 

As a Services Assistant Manager, you will ensure the successful delivery of SAHA, our supported housing service, which is based in buildings owned by the Salvation Army. This includes the effective running of the New Hope House, The Manse and our follow-on floating support service.

SAHA focuses on residents’ recovery from addiction, as well as improving their mental health, general wellbeing and self-esteem. Our 10-bedroom shared house, New Hope House, provides a high level of support to residents. The Manse is the first of our two move-on properties and offers residents more independence. 

Some of your duties will include: 

- Line managing a team of Support Workers
- Supporting residents to achieve their goals 
- Using resident feedback to shape and develop the service  
- Ensuring that any building maintenance needs are reported correctly and monitored
- Deputising for the Service Manager when required 

About You

To join us as a Services Assistant Manager, you will need: 

- Experience of working with vulnerable adults, particularly people experiencing homelessness, people experiencing mental health challenges or people engaged in substance misuse
- Previous experience of leading and developing a diverse team 
- Experience of working in a person-centred approach 
- A commitment to our values 
- The willingness and ability to work outside of normal working hours on occasion

Other organisations may call this role Assistant Housing Services Manager, Supported Housing Supervisor, Supported Housing Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or Social Care Team Leader.

This is a part-time role, working 24 hours per week (negotiable). Hours are as follows:

Monday: 9:00 – 13:00
Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 14:00 – 17:00
Friday: 9:00 – 17:00

Webrecruit and New Hope are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking for a rewarding challenge as a Services Assistant Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Oak Foundation and I-SPHERE Research Internship

£20,130

About the internship

The internship is for 9 months. During this time, the intern will spend around half their time working with the Oak Foundation team directly, gaining valuable experience of philanthropy, grant-making and working with third sector organisations. They will spend the remaining half of their time undertaking an independent research project with the support of I-SPHERE.

An independent research project

The research proposal is developed and delivered by the intern. Support, guidance and quality assurance is provided by Oak and I-SPHERE. In addition, a high-level Research Advisory Group will be established with members who have significant expertise and interest in the research area. We would especially welcome research proposals focused on areas of inequality in housing and homelessness. However, will also consider proposals on wider areas of poverty, disadvantage and social justice that are relevant to the work of Oak and I-SPHERE.

Quality research proposals shall:

• have clear, focused research questions
• offer new insights in areas where there is insufficient evidence 
• have clear methods which can be quantitative and/or qualitative 
• be both meaningful and achievable within the internship period.
• be relevant to the problems faced by people directly affected by social and economic disadvantage, and in particular by housing-related challenges.

Heriot-Watt will publish the final research report at the end of the internship period and promote the findings, with the assistance of the Research Advisory Group. 

You can find information on the work of previous interns on our website.

Essential:

• An excellent undergraduate degree in a social science or arts and humanities discipline
• Applicants should be competent social researchers with a background in a social science or arts and humanities discipline
• Self-motivated with strong research skills
• Ability to work independently
• Good team player with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify and analyse difficult problems
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to undertake travel as required
• Have a passion for social justice issues and a commitment to understanding the root causes, with a particular interest in listening to the voices of the people directly affected. 

Terms of internship

Interns are paid the London living wage.

Interns can be based anywhere in the UK but will be required to travel (in accordance with travel restrictions) to the Oak Foundation office in London and to Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh from time to time.

Interns will normally work 35 hours per week, with a holiday entitlement of 21 days over the nine-month period. 

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK. For further information on this please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

For application details and further information please go to our website.

Ref: IRC28084

Closing Date: 14th September 2020

The Financial Controller is a key senior figure within the finance team with responsibility for the preparation of the statutory reports for the organisation and management of the financial transactions team.

Client Details

The organisation is a large Housing Association based in South East London, which owns and manages 19,000 properties. Over the last few years it has increased its development pipeline to construct 1000 new homes and continues to invest heavily into the local area. On top of the housing services it provides it also works closely with the local community and grass root charities.

Description

The Financial Controller, based in London, reports to the Head of Finance and has three direct reports and an overall team of eight.The Financial Accounting Team is responsible for the primary ledgers, financial controls, production and reconciliation of the balance sheet, cash flow, VAT/Tax compliance, statutory accounts production and other external reporting. The post holder has responsibility for delivering operational effectiveness and technical compliance in this area.

Further to this you will also have extensive exposure to the implementation of new finance systems and the role interactions on a regular basis with the organisations senior management team.

Profile

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant with experience of working in the financial function of a complex organisation. You will need the following experience:

Essential:

• Experience in the production of Statutory Accounts and dealing with external audit requirements, with an up to date knowledge of general accounting principles.
• You will be proactive and able to learn, review and develop internal processes and procedures, continuously looking to improve the services and outputs delivered by the team as well as enforcing compliance.
• You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to understand a wide range of stakeholder needs and adapt services where necessary.
• An individual who enjoys a challenge and wishes to work in a high performing finance function, with the ability to develop and motivate a team of people to deliver results.
• Experience of managing a team and getting the best out of team members.

Desirable:

• Housing or property experience.
• Experience dealing with Oracle finance systems.
• Knowledge of rent and service charge accounting.

Job Offer

£65,000-£68,500, flexible working hours, options to work from home up to three days a week and local government pension scheme.

Peasholme Charity delivers support services for vulnerable people in York, we are looking for someone who is passionate about helping people to make positive changes in their lives.

Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund distributed by The National Lottery Community fund has helped fund this project.  Thanks to them and the Government for making this possible.

This project aims to end homelessness by working alongside rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness to gain access to secure accommodation and / or specialist support services.

An enhanced DBS check is applicable for this post. 

Application packs are availbale to download from Peasholme Charity website. 

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

YAC Housing Advice Worker x2
YAC, Brighton
Permanent
22.5 and 30 Hours per week available
Part-time
£22,910 per annum (pro-rata)
£13,931 (22.5hpw) and £18,575 (30hpw) actual

YMCA DownsLink Group is recruiting 2 Young People’s Housing Advice Workers for its busy information and advice drop-in at the Youth Advice Centre (YAC).

This role will work mainly within the outstanding Housing Advice Service, providing a single point of access offering advice, guidance and support to young people aged 16 to 25 years old seeking to maintain their housing and, where necessary, to help them find more appropriate accommodation.

We are looking to recruit a skilled and qualified individual who has previous experience working with young people and has a good knowledge of housing legislation to join the team.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

If you are an applicant interested in this post and would like an informal discussion having read the job pack on the YMCA DLG Website, please contact Aidan Stark (contact detals on our webpage). We will not respond to agencies. 

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines, we only accept applications completed on our application form. Due to Covid-19, we are not accepting paper copies of forms and are currently only accepting application forms submitted by email.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 19 August 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Monday 24 August 2020

When submitting your application please save your application form as (your)surname, (your)firstname APPLICATION FORM and put the job title and location in the email subject line. Please submit your application as a Word document where possible, or as a PDF if completed in Pages.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.
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YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Apprentice Painter & Decorator
Brighton & Hove
Fixed term until 1 September 2022
37.5 Hours per week (work and college)
£8,095 per annum 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who is hungry to learn about painting and decorating. You will join our successful team of painters already working for the organisation.

YMCA Downslink Group provides support and housing for vulnerable young people, you will be working with the team to improve our own properties and carry out work in a commercial setting. The candidate will typically spend 1 day a week at college.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

The candidate should have good organisational skills and be motivated, reliable, hard-working and adaptable. The candidate will need to have good literacy and numeracy skills and be able to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. The candidate will need to work in an ethical and emphatic way and have a professional attitude. 

We require no previous qualifications but would like a willingness to learn with a can-do attitude. This is a training position and the candidate will be given the opportunity to develop new skills. This will enable the candidate to develop a wide range of transferable skills and will give them experience across a variety of essential housing management functions. 

This is an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and growing organisation committed to supporting our mission of transforming young lives and the communities in which we work.

If you are an applicant interested in this post and would like an informal discussion having read the job pack on the YMCA DLG Website, please contact Chris McKeever (contact details on our webpage). We will not respond to agencies. 

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines, we only accept applications completed on our application form. Due to Covid-19, we are not accepting paper copies of forms and are currently only accepting application forms submitted by email.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Closing date for applications: Friday 21 August 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 25 August 2020

When submitting your application please save your application form as (your)surname, (your)firstname APPLICATION FORM and put the job title and location in the email subject line. Please submit your application as a Word document where possible, or as a PDF if completed in Pages.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.
To apply, please download an Application Pack and an Application Form from YMCA DownsLink Group.