Finance Assistant

Duration: Permanent

Location: Central London, NW1 2DX

Starting date: November 2019

Working hours: Part-time – 15 hours a week

Reporting to: Finance and IT Manager

Key relationships:    Staff generally and, in particular, Operations team members; auditors; and accounting package support company.

Salary: Equivalent to a full-time salary of £23,500 per annum

About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.

In partnership with other funders we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need.

We work with over 20 charity partners and employ approximately 40 people, including the Operations team which covers office management, information technology, finance and human resources.

Impetus is setting up the Youth Endowment Fund, a bold new attempt to put early intervention at the heart of efforts to tackle youth offending. It supports interventions and community partnerships working with children at risk of being drawn into crime and violence, and build up our knowledge of what works to prevent that.

About this role

This is an interesting and broad role which covers the full range of work on an accounting system.

Your key objective is to ensure the accounting system is up-to-date and accurate and that transactions are recorded correctly on it. You will pay an important part in maintaining strong financial controls and helping staff across the organisation with finance.

The role is for 15 hours a week. You’d need to be in the office at least three days a week but we are otherwise open to a discussion about how the hours are spread over the week. We can discuss this at the interview or in advance if you want to have a chat about working arrangements.

The finance team comprises the Chief Operating Officer (who is the finance director), and the Finance and IT Manager, (a qualified accountant who works full-time). The payroll is supervised by the HR and Learning Manager and we use a company to run our payroll. Our most recent accounts are found here: Impetus accounts

You’ll be working with other members of the Operations team, occasionally supporting them in their roles.

Key responsibilities

• Looking after the supplier and customer ledgers
• Processing invoices from suppliers and invoices to customers
• Processing expense claims
• Preparing and entering journals including for the payroll
• Recording bank transactions on the accounting system
• Setting up payments on online banking
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Performing monthly control account reconciliations
• Processing credit card statements and supporting documents
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts including the month-end process
• Advising staff on finance procedures
• Helping the auditors and contributing to the preparation of the annual accounts
• Generally helping out the Operations team and other teams at, for example, events.

Office Assistant

Duration:                 Part-time – 22.5 hours a week over five or four days per week, Permanent

Location: Central London, NW1 2DX

Starting date:             November 2019 

Reporting to:              Chief Operating Officer

Key relationships:       Staff, IT and telephone support companies, office suppliers, and building management

Salary: Equivalent to a full-time salary of £22,000 per annum

About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.

In partnership with other funders we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need.

We work with over 20 charity partners and employ approximately 40 people, including the Operations team, covering office management, information technology, finance and human resources.

Impetus is setting up the Youth Endowment Fund, a bold new attempt to put early intervention at the heart of efforts to tackle youth offending. It supports interventions and community partnerships working with children at risk of being drawn into crime and violence, and build up our knowledge of what works to prevent that.

About this role

Your key objective will be to ensure we have an office that runs smoothly so staff can focus on their work supporting, in various ways, disadvantaged young people.

We want a well-organised, tidy office with printers and other services working all the time and meeting rooms set up well. We also want to get the best out of our IT and telephone support companies. And we are always looking for ways to do things better.

We are in serviced offices now but moving to new, leased offices in early 2020. You will have an important role in making sure the office move goes well and liaising with our current and future building managers.

The role is for 22.5 hours a week. Ideally these would be spread over five days (though we are open to them being over four days). We can discuss this at the interview or in advance if you want to have a chat about working arrangements.

You’ll be working with other members of the Operations team, sometimes supporting them and vice versa.

Key responsibilities

• Keeping the office tidy and in good order
• Looking after our meeting rooms so that they look professional and are ready for use. Thinking about ways we could make them better
• Making sure our printers and other office equipment work well
• Keeping our stationery cupboard well stocked and tidy
• Answering the phone and greeting visitors
• Working with our IT and telephone support companies to ensure they are supporting our staff well and being a point of contact (with the Finance and IT Manager) for staff
• Liaising with the managers of the building our offices are in
• Dealing with suppliers of stationery, office equipment, office plants, and other office-related goods and services
• Supporting health and safety arrangements in the office
• Working out ways we can be greener in the way we operate our office
• Helping our HR team with interview arrangements and other bits of administration
• Generally helping out the Operations team and other teams at, for example, events.

Head of Finance

Brain Research UK is recruiting a Head of Finance to oversee the finance function and participate in the development of this evolving charity.

About us

Brain Research UK (BRUK) funds world-class research to discover the causes, develop new treatments and improve the lives of all those who are affected by neurological conditions.

We are an agile organisation operating with a small staff base to deliver far reaching impact.

The role

Effective financial management is central to our strategy and operating model. The Head of Finance will be crucial in managing our finances and operations whilst embedding a culture of financial efficiency and effective controls.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance will lead on financial matters and be expected to provide critical financial information, insightful analysis and timely reporting to facilitate the growth of the Charity.

The role is standalone but working within a close-knit team. It will therefore have a degree of autonomy but will be expected to contribute to the wider development of the Charity. This is a key appointment for the Charity that will involve some exposure to the Board and Investment Committee.

As we operate from a small scale, the role is hands-on with a focus on completing financial procedures and reporting in a timely and effective manner.

We are therefore seeking a dynamic recently qualified accountant who has had wide exposure to financial reporting and processes. Being a financial ‘all rounder’, there is a real opportunity to contribute to the way the Charity operates by instilling sound financial operations and providing meaningful financial reporting. The role provides an opportunity to shape the finance function and will suit a progressive accountant looking for this kind of responsibility.

We are looking for an individual who has demonstrable experience in operating financial functions and the personality to fit within a charity that works collaboratively. 

The role is intended to be part time (ideally 3 days per week) working from our shared office space but we will consider other reasonable working patterns and flexible working arrangements.

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, and hoping for a December start date, so it would be advisable to apply as soon as possible.

Please apply with CV and covering letter highlighting your suitability for the role.

We are delighted that you are interested in the role of Finance and Operations Manager here at Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF).  We are looking for an outstanding individual to work with me and a newly formed team as we take APF through a significant period of development and growth.  This is a particularly exciting time to join us.

Pulmonary fibrosis refers to a specific group of lung diseases thought to be affecting around 70,000 people in the UK. The nature of these diseases all cause hardening and scarring of the lungs, preventing the transfer of oxygen into the bloodstream. It has a devastating impact on quality of life and is invarably fatal.

The debilitating nature of these diseases means as people become increasingly breathless their need for physical and emotional support becomes greater. Pulmonary fibrosis affects every area of family life.  Yet there is very little dedicated support available to patients and families affected.

Since APF was set up as a charity in 2013.  We have established ourselves as a respected and influential charity.  APF has grown in impact and scale since it was formed.  We have agreed a new Strategic Plan for 2019-2024 which sets out our direction for the coming years.

The Finance and Operations Manager role is an important appointment that is essential to the smooth running of our work. You’ll help us set up our new office in Peterborough, develop our processes and systems so the team is more efficient and ensure we are compliant and effective. It will be a busy and varied role, requiring strong attention to detail and you’ll need to able to work efficiently and effectively. You’ll have the support of an Administrator and work with all teams.

We are a collaborative, hard-working and fun team, with lots of mutual respect and support to reach organisational goals.  In your role you’ll need to demonstrate strong people skills, attention to detail, flexibility and be solution focussed.

If you believe you have the experience, skills and qualities we are looking for, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Please note, CV's only will not be accepted.  Only applications including a supporting statement will be considered for shortlisting. Full information is included in the appointment brief.

Louise Wright

CEO

Nansa is a well-established leader in the care of people with disabilities across Norfolk and Norwich. The charity provides services for infants through to adulthood – from the School for Parents of pre-school children through to the pioneering Train and Trade programme helping disabled adults into employment.  And everything in between.

The Trustees of Nansa are looking for a CEO to provide the dynamic leadership to further develop its services.  The successful candidate will bring strategic thinking to enhance and develop the charity’s work, develop new funding relationships and promote the profile of Nansa.  In particular, they will demonstrate:

• experience of working in the charity sector
• managing, leading and motivating teams to deliver outstanding services
• developing costed initiatives – both to add to our service offering and to bring in funds
• the ability to network and promote the charity with users and the community

For more information about Nansa please visit our website.  You can also find us on Twitter and Facebook.

After years of sustained growth Mind in Salford are recruiting a trustee treasurer and two new trustees.

Volunteer Role: Treasurer & Trustees x 2

Unpaid Roles

We are a local mental health charity serving the people of Salford and Bolton in Greater Manchester. We are part of the national Mind network, and, like other local Minds we run as an independent charity with our own strategy, funds and leadership.

Every year we support hundreds of people managing their mental health and other aspects of their lives - now we need your help. We are seeking two new trustees to join our board.

As a Trustee, you will be joining a charity in a strong financial position, with an ambition to build on our successes over the last few years. We will be looking to build on existing strong activities including advocacy, mindfulness, welfare and debt advice and training by bringing in innovative new projects like our innovative Rainbow Minds collaboration. You don’t need any particular experience, but you need to care about what we do and be willing to commit your time and judgement to helping Mind in Salford develop.

We are a friendly and welcoming organisation and are passionate about what we do. You’ll be joining our Board of Trustees at an exciting time with lots of opportunities to build on our success over the next few years. If you have the time and enthusiasm to be part of something amazing, please get in touch.

We welcome applications from people who represent the diverse communities that we support. Including people with a disability, from BAME communities and those with experience of mental or emotional distress.

Closing Date and time for applications: Monday 11th November 2019 at 10am

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button.

After you have followed the job board process, you will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further instructions and our application pack/forms.

No agencies please.

Sustrans, the charity that’s enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day, is seeking to fill the following new key vacancy:

Hub & Events Assistant

Travel Choices Hub

(Ref:  SUS2775)

£19,735 pro rata per annum

2 vacancies - 15 hours per week - Based in Dunstable

contract to 31 March 2020

Sustrans is delivering Travel Choices, an exciting Central Bedfordshire Council project, helping communities in Dunstable and the railway towns of Flitwick, Ampthill, and Harlington, to choose active travel for commuting, everyday journeys and recreation. The Hub in central Dunstable, which is the base and focus for the project, is a drop-in centre for local people wanting information on opportunities to walk and cycle, public transport, project activities and events, and to access a range of services which make active travel easier. 

This front of house role is key to the project’s success involving face to face engagement with Hub visitor’s, providing information and advice which helps people make different choices about how they travel.  The Dunstable Hub is open each Wed-Sat, 10am to 4pm. The role requires regular Saturday working.

With a good standard of education and committed to the ideals of sustainable and active transport, you will have excellent communication and organisational skills, with experience of direct customer service. Previous experience of working with communities and a range of organisations is also desirable. Clearance by an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check is mandatory for this role.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 4 November 2019.  Interviews will take place in Dunstable on Wednesday 13 November 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Receive referrals and arrange visits, carry out referral visits within the home of clients as and when required.

Maintain client and other records and produce data as required.

Liaise with agengies in the interests of the individual clients' well-being and respecting confidentiality

18 Hours per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ( 6hrs per day)

Receive referrals and arrange visits, carry out referral visits within the home of clients as and when required.

Maintain client and other records and produce data as required.

Liaise with agengies in the interests of the individual clients' well-being and respecting confidentiality

18 Hours per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ( 6hrs per day)

UK Independent Assessors

£46 per hour + reasonable expenses

Home Based All UK regions and Nations

We are recruiting to our pool of independent UK assessors.

Our freelance assessors are an important part of our approach to understanding and investing in a broad range of charitable organisations across the UK and work alongside the core Comic Relief team providing independent insight and capacity for assessment and shortlisting of funding applications.

Assessors are responsible for understanding the current and proposed work of applicants, their governance, financial health, safeguarding and strategy and make recommendations about suitable organisations for investment. Assessments directly contribute to the final decision-making process at Comic Relief.

We are particularly interested in assessors from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and those based in the North East of England, Yorkshire & Humber, Scotland and Wales however applicants from all Nations, Regions and backgrounds are welcome. We also welcome applications from those with lived or professional experience relating to any areas of our Social Change strategy.

Assessors are paid at an hourly rate of £46.00 for shortlisting, assessments and training related to these areas. Reasonable associated expenses are also covered.

Person Specification

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience of working in the voluntary sector, either paid or unpaid, or within local Government in a position which has involved liaison with the voluntary sector.
• Experience of assessing grant applications of various sizes and complexity and good analytical skills.
• To be based in the UK and to ideally live in, and have detailed knowledge of, any issues affecting your  particular region / geographical area and / or knowledge of areas and issues tackled through our Social Change strategy
• To be willing to travel to other areas of the UK to undertake assessments
• General knowledge of the voluntary sector in the UK and a working knowledge of the structures and decision-making process of statutory authorities and other regional / national funders
• Ability to write detailed reports clearly and concisely, providing analysis of strengths and weaknesses of proposals and applicant organisations and a judgement on these
• Ability to use information and communication technology, including word processing, email and Comic Relief’s bespoke online assessment system (training is provided)
• Ability to analyse and make judgements based on audited and management accounts, project budgets and other financial data
• An understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, diversity and participation as it relates to organisations and assessment.
• A commitment to Comic Relief’s values of promoting social justice and tackling the effects and root causes of poverty in the UK

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Comic Relief’s current Social Change strategy.
• Lived or professional experience and knowledge of one or more of our social change priorities and approaches; Gender Justice, Safe Place to Be, Mental Health Matters, Children Survive and Thrive, Sport for Change and Social Tech

To apply to become one of our freelance assessors please submit an up to date CV and cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for this role to Claire Langford via the link.

Deadline for applications is 12 noon Friday 22nd November and we anticipate holding interviews w/c 9th December 2019.

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle.  We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.  Sustrans is seeking to recruit a number of passionate people to join our team in London:

Behaviour Change Officer, London

(SUS2722)

£28,441 per annum

(inclusive of a London Weighting allowance of £3,995pa)

Differing working hours per week are available – based in London

The exciting responsibilities of this role will be to deliver behavior change projects in a range of settings, including schools, universities, workplaces and communities, which support people to travel more by walking and cycling and to promote active travel to adults and children in the context of each project, for example, enabling cycling to school by delivering the Sustrans Bike It project.

You will recruit local ‘champions’ and work with partners to develop projects and resources that respond to the needs of a diverse range of Londoners and local communities.

With experience of delivering practical projects within a community based environment, you will have previously worked with children and young people and have experience of working with a diverse range of adults. You will also have experience of partnership working and delivering projects with competing priorities.  You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent presentation and organisational skills, be IT literate and have the abilityto motivate and enthuse others.  An understanding of issues facing communitiesthat experience inequalities is required and you will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 17:00 on Wednesday 23 October 2019.  Interviews will take place in London on Friday 1 November 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Summary

The Online Community Coordinator plays an integral part in a team to manage moderators, volunteers, and hosts and to deliver a smooth online experience by communicating with the Diabetes UK community. As the Online Community Coordinator you have an active, positive presence within the forum community.

The main focus will be to assist and continue the function of the peer to peer support for people online affected by diabetes

This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant and lively team and working together to provide a fantastic service for those living with and affected by diabetes. The role provides a fantastic insight into the Online Forum community with a strong training programme and opportunities to develop your skills.

Interview dates: 11, 13 and 15 November 2019 in London Head Office

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Discounts on gym membership and days out
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

• Generating relevant, stimulating content to keep the community active and engaging
• Responding to technical or administrative concerns, collaborating with the forum manager to resolve issues
• Using backend access to the forum software to review flagged users, resolve user account issues and investigate concerns over misconduct or issues around safeguarding
• Being vigilant in identifying unusual activity and alerting the Online Community Manager
• Acting as a key decision-maker during out of hours periods, taking action in critical situations or holding to escalate for further support during regular office hours
• Acting quickly and proactively in managing conflict within the community and removing spam or dangerous/offensive content and ensure the safety of community members and volunteers

Ideal Candidate

• Substantial experience in supporting, developing and moderating online forums/ communities
• Strong understanding of how online communities develop and prosper
• Experience and confidence in managing and resolving conflict and disagreements
• Experience of working with and supervising volunteers to deliver services
• Proven success in communicating complex information clearly both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of people.
• Demonstrable experience of representing an organisation externally, and of identifying and managing reputational risk

Summary

The Online Community UX Coordinator plays an integral part in a team and will have an active, positive presence within the forum community to manage moderators, volunteers, and hosts and to deliver a smooth online experience by communicating with the Diabetes UK community.

The main focus will be to assist and continue the function of the peer to peer support for people online affected by diabetes. The UX Coordinator will also manage and put in place a test group to experiment new and exciting digital functions with our online community.

This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant and lively team and working together to provide a fantastic service for those living with and affected by diabetes. The role provides a fantastic insight into the Online Forum community with a strong training programme and opportunities to develop your skills.

Interview dates: 11, 13 and 15 November 2019 in London Head Office

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Discounts on gym membership and days out
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

• Generating relevant, stimulating content to keep the community active and engaging
• Providing day-to-day support to the community, ensuring members and new members are getting a timely and helpful responses from other members and/or forum volunteers
• Responding to technical or administrative concerns, collaborating with the forum manager to resolve issues
• Using backend access to the forum software to review flagged users, resolve user account issues and investigate concerns over misconduct or issues around safeguarding
• Acting quickly and proactively in managing conflict within the community and removing spam or dangerous/offensive content and ensure the safety of community members and volunteers while being vigilant in identifying unusual activity and altering the Online Community Manager
• Acting as a team leader/supervisor to the dispersed volunteers, responding to queries, reporting and escalating issues to the Online Community and Learning Manager

Ideal Candidate

• Substantial experience in supporting, developing and moderating online forums/ communities
• Strong understanding of how online communities develop and prosper
• Experience and confidence in managing and resolving conflict and disagreements
• Experience of working with and supervising volunteers to deliver services
• Proven success in communicating complex information clearly both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of people.
• Demonstrable experience of representing an organisation externally, and of identifying and managing reputational risk
• Managing Digital Experience User Groups (DUG)
  

We are a busy and growing counselling service and we are looking for an efficient, enthusiastic and experienced Administrator to help with the running of our office administration.  You need to be discreet and sensitive to data protection and counselling clients confidentiality; supportive to the counsellors; a team player; and perfect at organisation and data management. You will be working closely with the Counselling Service Manager to help develop the administrative systems.   To apply to this post, please complete and return attached MiB Application and Monitoring Forms.