Head of Services and Grants

Central London Based - £55k - £60k Plus bonus and pension

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional person to head up and lead our Services and Grants team, which numbers circa 14 people. 

Bank Workers Charity (BWC) is the charity that supports the health and wellbeing of the banking community, which numbers almost two million people in the UK. 

It’s a great time to join us. We already support thousands of people every year and our new strategy will see us grow further, raising awareness, expanding our offering and reaching more clients. 

About the role 

The Head of Services and Grants is a pivotal role at BWC. The post-holder manages all day-to-day client operations including our helpline and online enquiries, grant giving activity, client casework, and the contracting and monitoring of our partner services.

Holding considerable responsibility for client access and experience, the Head of Services and Grants manages, plans and predicts client demand – and puts in place the resources we need to meet it, while maintaining our high service standards.

Through a dedicated Service Development Manager, the post manages the development and introduction of new services and service innovations.

As Head of Services and Grants you will be part of our Senior Management Team, with considerable budget accountability as well as the responsibility for setting department KPIs and performance reporting to the Clients and Markets Committee and Board of Trustees.
 

Who we’re looking for

Our ideal candidate is a seasoned manager with experience managing a helpline, working with partner providers, and in administering grants directly to individual beneficiaries. 

As a confident communicator and natural collaborator you’ll quickly gain your co-workers’ trust and build excellent relationships with our many service partners. 

You’ll be a super organiser, with a grip over all our services, but also have the foresight to plan for growth. Experience in service development would be an advantage, as BWC seeks to continually improve our offer to our clients. 

How to apply 

If this describes you, please read the attached applicant pack and apply by sending your CV along with a supporting statement (maximum 2 A4 sides) clearly setting out how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.  

Closing Date:10am Monday 30th September 2019 

Do you have a passion for business, the local community and the environment? If so we'd love to hear from you. The Fold is set on and runs an organic farm and care farm, it includes a café, farm shop, therapy centre, independent retail studios, venues, nature trail and more in its site in the beautiful Teme Valley, Worcestershire. It intends to develop its educational strand. 

This means we're looking for an energetic, resourceful and commercially-minded individual for this exciting leadership role within a small dedicated team. You'll have the opportunity to help develop an organisation with great potential and a vision 'to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, the community and the planet'.

This is a full-time position. Salary negotiable, subject to results, starting at £20,000. Community accommodation in a beautiful 17th century farmhouse is available as part of the package if desired. Training and support available for the right candidate.

Main purpose of job

• To coordinate and support the effective smooth running and development of the Fold CIC in terms of leadership and management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, finances, staff, customers, site and environment in line with its Mission, Vision and Values.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure the overall financial sustainability, resilience and development of the Fold in line with its Mission and Values, maximizing surpluses from trading activities to reinvest in the aims of the Fold.
• To coordinate the creation of suitable annual objectives, operational plans and budgets which align with and work towards the achievement of the strategic plan

• Ensure staff and volunteers are managed, motivated and inspired

• Monitor targets and budgets, performance of staff, objectives and achievements and report to the board of Directors explaining variances from plan and devising solutions to overcome shortfalls.

• Take responsibility for and ensure suitable Policies and Procedures are in place, implemented, monitored and updated in line with current legislation for Health and Safety, fire, Environmental Health, Human Resources etc.

• Recruit, actively train and develop key staff and the management team ensuring regular appraisals are undertaken, supporting individuals on their personal journeys and inner development.

• Engage with stakeholders including the Fold community, team and enterprises managing the tensions between enterprise successes and those of the whole Fold

• Ensure all necessary contracts & leases are kept up to date and new contracts for business are identified and developed.

• Ensure that the story and work of the Fold are promoted through the website, social media, brochures.

• Monitor and evaluate the outcomes and difference made by the Fold CIC

Development Areas

• Maximize the use of the site in terms of leases, activities & booking, increasing the use of facilities, increasing the footfall and dwell time of visitors

• To work with both the board and management team developing a five year strategy and plan, including site development, which cascades into the annual objectives

• To actively raise funds through grants and other means, signposting managers as appropriate

• To Identify and develop opportunities for partnership working

• To assist with setting up the Fold Foundation as an umbrella charitable company

• To explore the viability of different educational and change courses aligned with our vision and values.

Quantifiable Results Expected

• Financial surplus of funds in line with the strategic and operational plans

• Identified outcomes in line with our objectives

• Identified increased visitor numbers

• Increased numbers of participants learning and training at the Fold

Person Specification

Essential:

• Commitment to the Fold’s Vision, Mission and Values
• A positive, proactive, astute and highly organised individual
• Ability and experience in building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partners
• Strategic awareness including potential to grow the business and maximize opportunities.
• Decision making even in challenging circumstances
• Entrepreneurism and innovation
• Ambitious but realistic about timescales and achievements
• Business planning and budget setting including business modelling
• Managing multiple projects; setting and implementing goals, identifying risks and opportunities, and finding solutions
• Developing organisational policies and procedures.
• Experience of change management. Generating and driving business growth
• Experience managing teams with commitment to effective leadership, support and supervision
• Knowledge of potential use of Technology within the Fold
• Operational management
• Well organised

• Empathetic team leader and player, listening, allowing and enabling; facilitating the emergent field rather than controlling
• Highly capable networker with excellent written, spoken and presentational skills
• Project manager, able to manage multiple tasks
• Empathetic with William’s original vision and approach

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a small but growing organisation in the social enterprise sector
• Experience of managing and implementing marketing plans
• Knowledge of current good practice in Equal Opportunities/Diversity and ability to incorporate into policy/service development.
• Experience of securing funding and business contracts.
• Experience of recruitment processes
• Awareness of funding and investment possibilities
• Catering experience
• Retail experience
• Horticulture experience
• Education experience

You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Housing and Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Service Manager.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of our service in Wiltshire. Our Community Housing Support service is a specialist homelessness prevention service supporting people with mental health issues to secure and maintain their tenancy, ensuring they continue to live independently. But, we need your help in order to provide the very best recovery focused delivery. As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our services, we’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to our business development team, one thing’s for sure – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being outcome driven and able to lead by example using your firm but inclusive management style. Experience working in the homelessness field is ideal. You’re open and encouraging too, and have lots of tact and diplomacy. What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements. And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports/recommendations or managing budgets, even better, although it's not essential.

The starting salary for this post is £24,712 - £25,994 per annum.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits, including a smartphone? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Operational management of two HIV Social Support Services and an HIV prevention service targeted at People Living with HIV (PLWHIV) and high risk groups.

These services comprise of three separate Local Authority contracts in Hertfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes respectively. The Hertfordshire contract will be for 4 days a week and the 5th Day is for the Luton and Milton Keynes contracts.

Permanent – Head of Operations – East London

Full time- 35 hours a week

As Head of Operations you will have experience of both leadership and operations delivery. You will be the face of The Prince’s Trust in your geography, leading a multi-disciplined team and building a community across our staff, volunteers and partners to maximise impact. An effective communicator who seeks to understand multiple perspectives you will lead a team to design, plan and deliver activity in response to local need. We are looking for individuals who are inspiring leaders and skilled project managers who are resilient, determined and confident decision makers.

We are seeking an individual with senior management experience who can make this role their own and continue the work needed to develop and drive the East London Region.

To learn more about the role, please download the job description. 

The Prince's Trust is a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

Local Engagement Officer 
Office Based in London or Home Based in South East England
£28,130 - £32,865 or £25,696 - £30,428

We are looking for a Local Engagement England Officer to join our new Local Engagement Team. You will work closely with deaf children, young people and their families to understand their key issues, identify emerging campaigns at a local level and gather local intelligence. You’ll also help to identify and implement solutions to remove barriers for deaf children and young people.

This role is either office based in London or home based in South East England.

To join our team, you’ll need to be a highly effective campaigner and networker, able to build relationships at a local level with parents and professionals. You will need to have a good working knowledge of local government and health structures.

To apply for this role, you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on a desktop / laptop devices.

The closing date for applications is on Thursday 19th September 2019 at 23:59.

We expect interviews to be held in London on Monday 30th September 2019.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.
Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment. We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

To apply for the role of Local Engagement Officer, please apply via the button shown. 

This job is being posted by Webrecruit on behalf of National Deaf Children's Society. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Additional Keywords: Local Engagement Officer, Campaign Officer, Local Engagement & Campaign Officer, Campaign Executive, Campaign Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Charity. 

Street League work with young people, progressing them into employment, education and training by engaging them through football, fitness, dance fitness and rugby. We specialise in helping our participants (16-24 years’ olds from disadvantaged areas) progress from our unique sport/fitness and education programmes into sustainable employment, education and training. We are now launching sports & fitness programmes aimed at engaging more people in physical activity initially across Greater London & Surrey.

We are a growing organisation and currently operate across the UK in 14 regions, including Greater London, the North East and North West of England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and extensively across Scotland.

We are recruiting a Sports Coordinators in the west of London. The Sports Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of Street League’s programmes, in which you will deliver a range of engagement activities to a group of Street League participants focussed on sport, fitness, personal development and wellbeing.

The post involves outreach work and you will be responsible for recruiting participants and sustaining them on Street League’s programmes to ensure delivery targets are met. You will maintain partnerships with referral agencies and develop further partnerships with stakeholders to ensure suitable future opportunities for our participants. Monitoring and reporting are essential to this role. Local knowledge across Greater London and Surrey is essential.

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Check.

Street League is an equal opportunities employer.

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) seeks a Grants Officer to coordinate and promote its grants programme. The Society’s grants provide an important source of funding for research and training in geography. The grants are wide-ranging and offer support to desk and field-based researchers, expedition teams, independent travellers and school teachers for work in the UK and overseas. This year, the Society has provided ca. £200,000 in grants (with individual grants ranging from £350 to £15,000) and supported more than 65 projects.

This appointment is likely to suit a geography graduate in their second post after graduation who has an interest in high quality field research and has had experience of office work with strong database and analytical skills.

The Society: Established in 1830 to promote ‘the advancement of geographical science’, today we are a dynamic world centre for geographical learning – supporting research, education, expeditions and fieldwork, as well as promoting and facilitating knowledge and exchange, and public engagement and informed enjoyment of our world. The Society is one of the largest, and regarded as the most active, scholarly geographical societies in the world. Applicants are strongly recommended to familiarise themselves with the current work of the Society set out on our website.

The Society is based in a listed building in its own grounds in Kensington opposite Hyde Park, and operates nine regional branches in the UK and two overseas. There are approximately 55 permanent full-time staff, together with part-time, temporary and volunteer staff.

Salary and application details

This is a permanent appointment subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The salary range for this post is £28,175 to £30,753 per annum depending upon experience and qualifications.

Annual holidays are 25 days plus the period over which the Society is closed between Christmas and the New Year, and on Bank holidays.

The Society offers a personal pension scheme to which it currently contributes 7.5% of gross salary. The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. 

Via Charity Jobs, please address the online application to Dr Catherine Souch or write to Dr Souch, Head of Research and Higher Education, Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR, with a copy of your CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you fulfil the selection criteria listed below. Please provide details of your current salary, and names and contact details for two referees (these will not be contacted without consultation).

Applications must be received by 19 September 2019. Interviews are due to be held the following  week. 

We regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. 

Job description for the post of Grants Officer

Post: Grants Officer

Departments:             Research and Higher Education

Responsible to:         Head of Research and Higher Education

Persons reporting:    None

Purpose of post - To coordinate and promote the Society’s grants programme

The Grants Officer reports directly to the Head of Research and Higher Education, but works across all divisions of the Society, encompassing research, education and outdoor learning. Full details of the Society’s grants can be found on the website.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinating grants for the research, education and fieldwork communities and managing the grants programme.
• Serving as the point of contact for all enquiries relating to grants.
• Promoting the Society’s grants nationally and internationally through appropriate digital, print and event outlets.
• Preparing and revising, with guidance, the application forms and guidelines for each grant.
• Maintaining and updating the grants section of the Society’s website.
• Receiving and processing all grant applications.
• Maintaining and developing links with expert reviewers and screening panels and collating recommendations.
• Organising interview days and meetings as appropriate.
• Administering the payment of the grants through liaison with the Finance team.
• Managing the budget and day-to-day finances of the grants programme.
• Communicating with sponsors and donors of each grant and supporting their stewardship.
• Maintaining grants databases of projects, recipients and grant screeners.
• Maintaining contact with the grant winners, including requesting reports as and when necessary.
• Organising award presentations.
• Preparing grant reports for the appropriate Society committees.
• Raising the profile of the grants programme and the grant funded projects with multiple audiences.
• Keeping the Head of Research and Higher Education fully informed of all matters relating to the Society’s grants programme.
• Other duties as required by the Head of Research and Higher Education  relevant to the position

Selection criteria

The following are the essential requirements for the post. These are the criteria against which candidates will be short-listed and judged. Candidates are encouraged to outline how they meet the requirements in their application and to cite specific evidence.

• A keen interest and knowledge of geography, environmental matters and the world in which we live.
• Educated to degree level, with a strong preference for a degree in geography, with one to two years of relevant work or equivalent experience as a minimum.
• A sound knowledge and experience of the grant giving process.
• A well-organised and efficient approach to work, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a wide range of people under pressure to meet strict and multiple deadlines.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, ideally with experience in a busy office. This will include proven desktop computing and web skills. 
• The ability to manage all day-to-day aspects of the finances for the grants.
• The ability to communicate very effectively, tactfully and discreetly, on the telephone, in person, and in writing/by email with those applying for grants, those evaluating grants, and sponsors and donors of the grants.
• The ability to undertake data gathering and research tasks related to the development of the grants programme, and the ability to communicate the results in a concise written manner to committees and other staff.
• Drive, enthusiasm, and initiative and an attention to detail.
• Sense of humour and team playing spirit.

Contract: Permanent, full‐time, year round

Responsible to: Commercial Director and Technical Director

Responsible for: Deputy Head of Visitor Services and Estates, Visitor Services Manager and a seasonal team of box office and front‐of‐house staff

Salary:  £40,000 per annum

The Head of Visitor Services and Estates is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the box office, front‐of‐house and other visitor areas and for ensuring that the entire site is maintained to a high standard, providing a safe and welcoming environment for all our audience, staff and visitors.

Working closely with the Head of Catering, you will ensure the highest levels of customer service and presentation whilst maximising sales and profitability. You will be responsible for maximising ticket sales and overseeing the effective and efficient management of the ticketing system, as well as seeking ways to generate auxiliary income and controlling the budget for Visitor Services and Estates.

You will be expected to have a presence ‘on the floor’ in order to carry out the role effectively and therefore some evening and weekend work is required, primarily in the summer months.

If you would like to find out more about this position and for details on how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 11am Tuesday 24th September 2019

First Round Interviews: Monday 7th October 2019

Second Round Interviews: Tuesday 15th October 2019

Coin Street is looking for a Commercial Coordinator

Creating an inspirational neighbourhood

Coin Street is a social enterprise based in the Southbank, SE1. From a derelict site in 1984, we have created a thriving, diverse, vibrant and welcoming ‘mixed use’ neighbourhood – a place for people to live, work and play. Income that we generate is invested in the neighbourhood. It is used to improve and maintain our assets including managing and maintaining Bernie Spain Gardens and the riverside walkway, providing a range of programmes and activities for local people.

We are looking for a Commercial Co-ordinator to play an important role within the commercial team by providing lettings and administrative support to ensure our properties are let to varied high quality commercial tenants generating income alongside providing spaces that will enhance and engage with users and visitors to the Coin Street sites and the South Bank. The role will sell, promote and deliver to commercial targets for the design studios at Oxo Tower and Gabriel’s Wharf and support the Head of Commercial in other lettings across the Coin Street estate as well as provide administrative support where required to ensure that the commercial team remain high performing.

In return we can offer you:

• 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays) pro rata for part time staff
• 9% employer pension contribution
• Season ticket loan
• Health and wellbeing package including free gym membership and a confidential employee assistance programme
• Commitment to training and development

To apply, please submit an up to date CV and the supporting questions form attached. We are unable to consider CVs if they are not accompanied by the supporting questions form.The equal opportunities form is optional.  Closing date for applications is Sunday 15 September 2019.

Please visit the job page on the Coin Street Website for more information.

Coin Street Community Builders strives to be an equal opportunities organisation and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Our values are:

• Creative: By looking for solutions rather than problems I will find better ways of doing things
• Collaborative: By respecting the views of others we will learn, grow and achieve more together
• Committed: I do what I say I am going to do and do the best job I can.

The 3 Cs are lived by all staff at CSCB. You will be expected to demonstrate your understanding of the behaviours associated with these values during the recruitment process.

This is a key role in Future First’s operations team, working closely with the Director of Operations & Finance and the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the organisation’s day to day operations. The role encompasses finance, HR and technology.

The successful candidate may not have experience in all three areas, but will be able and willing to learn systems and processes quickly.  The role is busy so the successful candidate will need to be happy working at pace, with the ability to work to tight deadlines while prioritising workload.

The Operations Officer will need to have some presence in our London office, but we are very open to agreeing a flexible working pattern to best suit the right candidate.

Permanent – London. Full time- 35 hours a week

This role is known as Prince's Trust Executive in The Prince's Trust

We are looking for an Operations Executive who will support our Young People activity in one of our key areas, with flexibility to travel across the region!

You will work directly with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage young people to live, learn and earn. We are looking for individuals who engage in challenges with optimism and resilience, who are adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation.

You will be a natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people. Working as part of a team within a defined geographical area, you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most. 

We would like you to be experienced in providing one to one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums including Adventurous Activities.

To support our delivery requirements across London, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with some of the following:

• A sound understanding of how Outdoor Education can be adjusted and applied in an urban setting
• Good Outdoor group management experience
• A minimum of two NGB qualifications from: Summer Mountain Leader /Walking Group Leader assessed – Rock climbing Instructor/Climbing Wall instructor – Paddle Sport Leader or Instructor – MIAS Level 2 or British cycling Level 2
• Skills or Training evidence in a third adventurous/outdoor activity
• First Aid qualification with outdoor focus and relevant to other qualifications (BASP, REC, etc.)
• D1 driving licence

To learn more about the role, please download the job description.

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

To help us realise our vision, we are changing our approach and looking at innovative ways to develop and enhance our ways of working.  This has led to the creation of exciting new opportunities across The Prince’s Trust at all levels based throughout the United Kingdom.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

We’re looking for an experienced finance professional to join us as our Programme Finance Manager. You will lead the programme finance team, ensuring quality and timely support is provided to our international teams. As a trusted partner to the Head of Finance, you will provide information, insight and analysis to senior management to facilitate informed decision making. Through your leadership, the financial capacity of the organisation will grow by improving and developing new processes, tools and policies. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working in finance within an international non-profit organisation and have a good understanding of donor regulations and best practice policies and procedures within the sector.

Your role
The Programme Finance Manager leads the programme finance team in London to support our international finance teams in all areas of financial management. Through your leadership the financial capacity of the organisation will grow by improving and developing new processes, tools and policies. You will establish a culture of innovation to ensure the programme finance team continues to adapt to the needs of War Child. You will be a trusted partner to the Head of Finance and work closely with counterparts in Programmes and in the wider organisation, providing information and analysis to support decision making.
Your responsibilities
• Ensure that accurate and meaningful country financial information is available in a timely manner, and use this information to advise Head of Finance and the SMT (senior management team) in order to make informed decisions for the benefit of the organisation.
• Collaborate with counterparts in Programmes and Resources team to share knowledge and information, coach and advise to ensure cohesive support is provided to the country teams.
• Be a credible source of knowledge to the wider War Child staff about best practice financial management in our country programmes.
• Lead the overseas budget and reforecast process ensuring that the system is fit for purpose, accurate and timely.
• Lead the programme finance team, ensuring a consistent approach to financial management across War Child country programmes and develop a culture of change and innovation, to ensure War Child financial processes are fit for purpose in a growing organisation.
• Lead on finance projects to develop and improve War Child’s financial capacity.
• Quality assurance and approval of all proposal budgets and approval of all final financial reports.
• Lead programme finance team to ensure they have the knowledge, skills and motivation to achieve agreed objectives as well as supporting and coaching the overseas finance teams.
• Contribute to a learning environment by ensuring lessons learned are shared and addressed.
• Provide coaching and support development opportunities for the programme finance team to develop in-house donor knowledge and skills to enable the team to provide the necessary support and advice to other teams.
• Periodically travel to War Child country offices to deliver direct support to the finance team.

The Operations Manager is a new role, overseeing the service delivery projects run by the hospital charity, as well as assisting the Charity Chief Executive in the governance and financial reporting of the Charity including reporting to stakeholders and driving the strategic direction of the Charity.

They will oversee the governance of the hospital charity with staff working across all the hospital sites.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the Charity’s homes from home, including Fisher House, our property for military patients and their families, the Activities Coordinators scheme and other projects delivering non-clinical support to patients and their families.

They will assist in the delivery of the Charity’s grant making programme, in particular around reporting outcomes and measurables.