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The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that purchasing administration from point of order through to payment is administered in line with agreed Service Levels
• Ensuring Suppliers are informed and up to date with payments, striving to ensure positive supplier engagement as a baseline to securing favourable terms
• Ensuring creditors control accounts and purchase ledger are operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescales
• Ensuring smooth operation of the payment process
• Ensuring that accounting information is correct and can be relied upon
• Ensuring all employee expense processing and auditing is completed on time and in line with internal policies
• Ensuring timely problem and issue management in line with agreed service levels
• Developing and maintaining insightful management reporting on key performance indicators
• Ensuring a high level of data quality is maintained
• Driving efficiencies and effectiveness of the team, processes, data, and systems to enable improvements in the end-to-end P2P workflow
• Developing and leading an efficient and motivated team to delivery of accurate and timely P2P information and results
• Maintaining effective communication with key stakeholders developing strong and positive relationships

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Proven experience in similar Accounts Payable leadership roles
• Experience of processing high volume transactions across complex structures
• Knowledge of accounting and VAT principles
• Experience of running and driving improvements within an Accounts Payable function
• Track record of managing and developing high performing team
• Experience of Oracle Fusion or similar complex financial systems
• Strong ownership and accountability along with a positive can do attitude
• Ability to assess performance from a holistic view, drawing out key areas for improvement and resolution
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong time management techniques to plan and organise workload
• Strong people management skills

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

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Contract Type

Permanent - St Giles Shops

Location

Mere Green

Hours

22.5 hours (working 3 out of 7 days to include Sundays plus 2 other days)

8:55am - 5:05pm trading over 7 days

Annual Salary

£13,548.60

Review Date

02/05/2024

As an Assistant Community Shop Manager (ACSM) for St Giles Hospice you will support in leading a team of volunteers. You’ll be empowered to make decisions locally whilst working within a supportive framework. You’ll work within and for your local community ensuring that engagement and support is understood and promoted.

You’ll have good customer service skills and want to be part of a successful team. Ideally, you’ll have previous retail experience with the ability to manage and lead the store in the absence of the Community Shop Manager (CSM).

Reporting into the CSM and working closely with the Retail Regional Manager you will aid in supporting your store to run efficiently and deliver a positive financial contribution to the Hospice. You’ll also have the support of a Retail Regional Supervisor, available to provide store encouragement and development of best practice.

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

·Good standard of education in English and Maths

·Genuine interest in charity retailing/fashion

·Previous retail/charity retail experience

Desirable:

·Local community knowledge

Values

·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential:

·Proven customer service skills.

·Flexible and be able to adapt to change on a daily basis

·Able to complete physically demanding work in the form of standing for long periods and moving stock

Desirable:

·IT and numeracy – Office365/Share point

Personal Attributes

·Strong communicator

·Good interpersonal skills.

·Goodtime keeping & strong work ethic

·Conducts themselves’ in a professional manner

·Good organisational skills

·Inclusive and diverse in their approach

·Empathetic

·Team Player

·Able to work under pressure

·Collaborative

·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

·Valid driving licence

·Eligibility to work in the UK

·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Just so you know:

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.

Let your passion and skills shine! If your dream is to save animals, put your best skills to work and join our passionate team today!

Job Title: Country Manager

Salary: £35,000

Location: Remote (for now) - Geographic area: UK, English speaking

Reports To: Founder / CEO

Job Type: Temporary / Full-Time35 hours/week or Part-time 20 hours/week considered.

Closing date: 21st May 2024

About Us:

Thank you for your interest in our Country Manager role. ROLDA (Romanian League in Defence of Animals) is a small animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats, and other animals in Romania and internationally. Since its establishment in 2006, ROLDA has become a beacon of hope for the millions of vulnerable stray animals in Romania – one of Europe's economically poorest nations. Our mission is to manage the homeless animal population, estimated to be millions, through six key focuses: rescue, rehabilitation, sheltering, sterilisation, and education. Within our shelters, inspired by British kennel design and maintained to meet EU animal welfare standards, we can house up to 700 stray dogs at a time. Here, they receive complete veterinary care, rehabilitation, and preparation for rehoming. Since 2006, we have helped over 48,000 animals (primarily dogs and cats) and built two shelters for dogs and one for disabled and senior cats. We also distribute support, primarily through small grants, to six other charities in Romania and over 40 shelters in Ukraine. We rehome mainly in Switzerland, Sweden, and the UK. In addition to our efforts in rescuing and rehoming animals, ROLDA tackles the root cause of Romania's homeless animals through comprehensive neutering programmes and educational initiatives. Since 2006, we have successfully neutered nearly 20,000 cats and dogs, significantly impacting Romania's severe overpopulation of animals.

Job Overview:

As the Country Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and impact of ROLDA in the UK. This is a remote position (for now) that requires strategic thinking, people management skills, financial acumen, and a commitment to achieving our organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Development:

Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement growth strategies for the organisation.

Drive initiatives such as increasing adoptions, fostering programmes, volunteer engagement, and support fundraising activities.

Support Fundraising Manager with income generation growth

Research and Insight:

Represent the charity externally and liaise with other charities, including other ROLDA branches.

Stay informed about industry trends, research, and insights to inform organisational strategies.

People Management:

Empower and develop the small operational team, including volunteers providing leadership and necessary resources for successful completion of initiatives.

Support the recruitment of volunteers.

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment and strong relationships with stakeholders.

Manage and evaluate team performance, providing guidance and feedback as necessary.

Maintain effective communication with the UK and international team of ROLDA and its partners, collaborators.

Financial Management:

Develop and control operational budgets to ensure adequate resources for meeting ROLDA’s objectives.

Problem Solving:

Find innovative solutions to complex problems, adapting strategies to overcome challenges.

Policy and Procedure Development:

Create, develop, and manage operational policies and procedures.

Legal Compliance:

Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed, reported, and compliant with laws.

Abilities and competencies

Working remotely for ROLDA, a small international charity requires a unique set of abilities and competencies.

• The ability to be self-motivated with a high level of self-discipline and motivation
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Proficient in using digital tools and platforms for virtual collaboration and project management.
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• Excellent skills in building and maintaining relationships, even in a virtual environment.
• The capacity to work independently and make decisions without constant supervision in a remote setting.
• Passionate about the work of ROLDA with a commitment to animal welfare

Experience required:

· Proven experience in strategic planning, peopleand financial management.

· Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams in the nonprofit sector.

· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to charities in the UK.

Benefits:

· Flexible work arrangements: We offer flexible work hours and the option to work remotely to support your work-life balance.

· Meaningful work: Join a team dedicated to making a real difference to animals in need and see the direct impact of your efforts.

· Opportunities for leadership: Take on this leadership role and gain valuable experience and career growth opportunities.

· Inclusive culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values and respects all members.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

ROLDA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Finance Officer

This is a full time role - Hybrid working with an expectation of weekly attendance to Head Office at Baynards Green, Nr. Bicester Oxfordshire.

Job Purpose:-

We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Finance this new role will ensure that appropriate financial processes and systems are followed and developed to support our charity’s sustainable growth and safeguard our financial health.

The Finance Officer will ensure that financial tasks and transactions are undertaken in an efficient, effective and timely manner and, importantly, that relevant financial information is provided to keep the Head of Finance updated and informed, supporting the Leadership Team to make the best decisions for the charity.

We are looking for a confident and experienced individual to join our supportive team. Previous charity finance knowledge is helpful but not essential, above all we want an individual to be tenacious, curious, diligent and show strong initiative.

Who are you?

You should be accomplished in Sage 50 Accounts and have considerable experience working in a finance function and in financial administration.

Some experience of working with Salesforce or an equivalent CRM database and an accountancy qualification or studying towards a professional qualification ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA) or AAT qualified. Experience of working in the Voluntary Sector, paid or unpaid would be great.

You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills (a natural ability to clearly communicate financial information to those with a non-finance background). You need to have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and experience in database and payroll systems.

It would be amazing for you to have high level of attention to detail and methodical working, be a self-starter and be able to use initiative.

Have a positive and professional approach to work, be values focused and able to be adaptable in a growing and changing environment

Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week (however, we will consider part-time 28 hours per week)

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum 

Location: The successful candidate will either be posted at our office in London or Colchester: Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ or Colchester Wellington House, 4th Floor, 90-92 Butt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3DA

About Coram

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

One of the nine members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with bases in Colchester and Leeds. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Migrant Children’s Project promotes the rights of refugee and migrant children, young people and families through the delivery of advice, practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and systems change through research, policy and advocacy.

About the role

This role will provide financial and operational leadership and management for CCLC particularly focussed on the Legal Practice Unit and the Migrant Children’s Project but with support for the Child Law Advice Service and Coram International where required. Managing a small finance team, the role will hold primary responsibility for core financial functions within CCLC including legal aid billing and management and tracking of grant and other charitable funding. Through systematic and efficient financial management, the post holder will play a pivotal role in CCLC’s financial sustainability. The role will act as a key point of contact with Coram’s central finance team and a range of internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.

The role will also oversee the smooth running of the London and Colchester offices through line management of operations and administrative staff.

The role would suit a high organised and efficient business support professional with experience of financial management within the legal or charity sector. In particular, candidates with experience of legal billing and more specifically, civil legal aid billing, would be welcomed.

This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the finance and operations team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period (to be negotiated with the successful candidate).The finance team are split between the London and Colchester offices and the post holder should expect some travel to both locations. The large majority of the legal and policy team are based in London and as such regular (at least twice weekly) presence in our London office will be expected. However, on other days the candidate could be based in the London or Colchester office.

Whilst this is a full-time position, we will consider requests for part-time working (28 hours per week minimum) and we will endeavour to offer some flexibility with days and hours to be agreed.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: Monday 13th May 2024 at 23:59

Test and Interview date: Week commencing 20th May 2024

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Director (Cynnal Cymru)

Location: Flexible working/ Cardiff office base/Home working/Client sites

Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience

Hours: 30 or 37.5 hours per week (4 or 5 days)

Could you lead this critical sustainable development organisation in Wales?

Cynnal Cymru is the leading sustainable development organisation in Wales. With charitable aims at our core, we provide advice, training and connections to help organisations take bold decisions for a fairer and more secure future.

We are looking for an ambitious individual who can help us strengthen our skills and expertise and lead us through a period of consolidation and change as we continue to deliver our ambitious agenda of enabling action towards a fair and just society, a low carbon economy and a thriving natural environment.

You may be an experienced CEO or an experienced senior manager looking for a step up. Our new Director will be skilled in both people and organisational management, with very good business and financial acumen.

We are a lively and progressive charity at an important stage in our development. If our mission resonates and you share our aims, we would love to hear from you.

We are interested in hearing from candidates with:

• A keen understanding of sustainable development and its status in global, national, and local contexts
• Significant and recent successful management experience at executive or senior level
• Experience of generating income, managing commercial and non-commercial income streams, and leading a financially sustainable organisation
• Experience of working in a small team, bringing together individuals from different parts of an organisation and delivering change

Why Cynnal Cymru?

We’re sustainability experts who help organisations create a fairer and more secure future. Since 2002 we’ve been part of Wales’ journey to end short-term thinking and become a leader in sustainable development. Our team delivers wide-reaching work touching many agendas and policy areas including climate change and decarbonisation, sustainable travel, renewable energy, utilities, affordable housing, the Foundational Economy, in-work poverty, management of natural resources and much more.

As our new Director, you will have the opportunity to have a significant impact on the sustainability agenda in Wales.

How to apply:

• Eastside People is supporting Cynnal Cymru in the recruitment of this role. Please ensure you have read the candidate information pack before applying.
• Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter.
• Please do not provide any personal information on your Cover Letter such as name, ethnicity, etc. as we are operating an anonymised recruitment process to reduce any subconscious biases, advantages or disadvantages to anyone.
• Please respond to each of the following areas in your cover letter which should be no longer than 3 pages:
• Your familiarity with sustainability and the reasons this opportunity resonates for you
• Your strategic experience as a senior leader
• Your experience of leading an organisation through a significant period of consolidation and expansion – please give examples of the challenges you faced and how you overcame them
• Your preferred approach for implementing income-generating activities to support organisational growth and sustainability
• Experience/knowledge in relation to the other relevant skills and experience specified in the job description and person specification
• The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd May interviews will take place in the week commencing 17th May.
• The selection process will involve an interview and presentation to the panel of Trustees. Should you be successful after this stage, there will be an opportunity to meet with the Senior Leadership team.
• We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please get in touch with us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help make the application process work for you.
• We are sustainability experts based in Wales – we provide advice, training and connections to help your organisation take bold decisions for a fairer and more secure future.

 REF-213289

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington, Lichfield (Hybrid options available)

Hours

Full time 37.5 (Flexible for the right candidate)

Annual salary

£43,500 to £50,000 depending on experience

Review Date

25/04/2024

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and leading the wider supporter care team, the Individual Giving Manager is responsible for the end to end Individual Giving Programme. You will help maximise supporter recruitment and development opportunities whilst ensuring long-term growth for St Giles Hospice.

To manage the delivery of the Individual Giving Programme which includes recruiting new cash and regular giving supporters from a variety of multi-channel campaigns and initiatives. To deliver the warm campaigns such as cash appeals, regular giving, raffles and lottery.

To manage the stewardship of supporters through the proactive and effective data management, delivering an excellent supporter experience through targeted supporter journeys. To develop, deliver and proactively manage campaign plans, budgets, and reports for senior stakeholders.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·Experience of working in third sector

·Experience in a communications and marketing role

·Demonstrable experience individual giving / customer, and donor / customer acquisition, retention and segmentation in a charity / commercial setting

·Track record of successfully managing and developing relationships with individual supporters, customers or clients.

·Experience of successfully developing and implementing a plan for individual giving / customer, and donor / customer acquisition, retention in a charity / commercial setting.

·Knowledge of regulatory environment for fundraising from individuals including data protection, Gift Aid and Fundraising Codes of Practice and regulation

·Experience of and resilience to meeting targets and KPIs.

·A proven track record of success in working with others, managing people, and delivery of high-quality results to deadlines

·Experience of working with data for marketing and analysis purposes

·Good knowledge of data selection, data analysis, insight and application of datasets for maximum success

·Experience of project management, including budget setting and management.

·Experience using Donorflex or a similar CRM database.

·Experience of working with volunteers

Desirable

·Management experience

·Understanding of Lottery regulatory requirements (Gambling Act 2005) and how this applies within a charity setting.

·Experience of running a small or large scale Lottery to include day to day financial management.

Values

Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·Ability to show resilience in challenging situations.

·Ability to understand when issues need escalation.

·Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

·Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Personal Attributes

·Empathetic

·Team player

·Able to work under pressure

·Collaborative

·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

·Valid driving licence

·Eligibility to work in the UK

·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Just so you know:

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.

Director of Operations

Oversee the efficient and effective functioning of key operational areas, including Operations, People management, Finance, Security and Compliance. 

Responsible to: CEO 

Responsible for: HR Business Partner, Operations Officer, Finance Lead, Finance Officers 

Working with: Senior Management team and Programmes teams, colleagues in other departments and stakeholders as necessary. 

Grade and Salary: Up to £70,000 

Location: Hybrid, London, UK 

Post: Full-time, permanent 

REDR UK AND THE WORK WE DO  

RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to disasters.  RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals. 

Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to oversee the efficient and effective functioning of our organisation's key operational areas, including Operations, People management, Finance, Security and Compliance. The Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth implementation of our humanitarian programs while upholding the highest standards of excellence, accountability, integrity, collaboration and lifelong learning. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the organisation's operational functions, aligning them with the overall mission and objectives. 
2. People Management: Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to support a diverse workforce including employees, consultants and Associate Trainers. Manage any organisational change management processes and ensure that RedR UK’s culture and values are embedded across the organisation. 
3. Financial Management: Oversee budget planning, financial reporting, and internal controls to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with donor regulations and legal requirements. Analysing financial data to provide insights for decision making, leading policy reviews to improve procedures, and overseeing external audits. 
4. Operations Management: Streamline and optimise operational processes and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability while availing technological advancement. This includes systems, IT, CRM, Facilities and vendor management. 
5. Security and Risk Management: Ensure security protocols are adhered to and risk management strategies are in place to safeguard staff, assets, and programme operations. Ensure that RedR’s Global Safety and Security Policy meets international standards, dealing with security concerns and incidents that arise and raising these as necessary. 
6. Resource Utilisation: Analyse resource requirements and utilisation across programmes, providing insights and recommendations; collaborate with programmes to develop strategies for optimising resource allocation and utilisation. Establish mechanisms for ongoing monitoring of resource allocation and utilisation across programmes. 
7. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and donor requirements; maintain and periodically update RedR UK organisations policies and associated processes, ensuring RedR UK is compliant with relevant legislation in its countries of operation. Development and management of the risk management framework to identify and mitigate potential risks to the organisation's operations. 

Key competencies 

1. Achieving Results: 

• Drives strategy decisions to make significant gains   
• Demonstrates resilience and persistence in the face of challenges, ensuring timely delivery of results.  

2. Engaging with Stakeholders: 

• Cultivates strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, government agencies, and communities. 
• Collaborates collaboratively across teams and functions to achieve shared goals and foster a culture of cooperation. 

3. Humanitarian Learning Principles and Practices: 

• Advocates for the importance of key humanitarian principles within the organisation and among stakeholders.  
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning and adaptation within the organisation. 

4. Managing Projects: 

• Leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects and initiatives. 
• Identifies and mitigates project risks, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organisational policies.

5. Demonstrating Leadership: 

• Inspires and motivates staff to perform at their best, fostering a culture of Collaboration, excellence, accountability, and integrity. 
• Leads by example, demonstrating ethical leadership and a commitment to the organisation's mission and values. 
• Provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to staff, empowering them to grow and succeed. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Essential  

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of RedR UK and a deep understanding of key humanitarian principles. 
• Proven track record of senior management expertise spanning Operations, HR, and Finance. 
• Proficiency in data analysis with a keen understanding of performance and operational metrics. 
• Exceptional people management skills, encompassing reward systems, remuneration strategies, retention initiatives, and engagement methodologies in international contexts. 
• Extensive experience in contracting, project funding, and security management within the humanitarian sector. 
• Familiarity with systems like Salesforce and QuickBooks. 
• Ability to navigate and thrive within a dynamic environment, exhibiting flexibility and resilience during periods of heightened work pressure within a small organisation.  

Could this be you?

Please send your CV and one-page cover letter

Spectra are a lived experience organisation working with socially excluded and marginalised communities in an empowerment model, to ensure access to appropriate health, wellbeing and support services.

We offer evidence-based, inclusive, accessible, knowledgeable and quality services which are non-judgemental and delivered by peers. 

Spectra are looking for a fundraiser, focussing on smaller trusts and individual giving, to join a growing fundraising team with exciting plans. You will contribute to raising the income required to continue delivering counselling, advocacy, mentoring, outreach, groups and other support services at Spectra. You will report the Fundraising Manager. 

You will be confident working with diverse and intersectional groups who face social exclusion and inequalities around access to appropriate health care, wellbeing and holistic support. You will be able unequivocally to respect, support, promote and work within LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities.

£30,000 pro rata, 3 days per week.  Hybrid working (office in Ladbroke Grove) with 25 days holiday and bank holidays (pro rata), plus a pension scheme. 

Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

Permanent position
Hybrid working
£34,000 - £37,000 Salary

14% pension contribution

35 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday.

Morgan law are working exclusively with the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama for the recruitment of an Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

Reporting into the Head of Finance and managing a credit controller, your responsibilities will include:

To be responsible for the accurate maintenance of the Student Billing module in the finance accounting system.

Manage and maintain an accurate debtor control record, adjusting student fee records to ensure that students have been correctly billed by raising invoices and credit notes accordingly.

* Ensure School fees are paid in line with agreed deadlines and liaise with students to resolve payment queries including setting up individual payments plans in a speedy, accurate and professional manner.

* Provide analysis of tuition fee income and provide information to management for monthly, quarterly, end of year financial reporting and periodic reconciliation purposes.

* Develop and manage communications plan for students regarding payment dates and methods of payment.

* Oversee the Sales Ledger, raising all invoices and credit notes for other income streams including Student Support Services, Short Courses, Research and other departments.

* Send accurate monthly statements to students/customers.

* Produce monthly sales ledger analysis including aged debtor report.

* To maintain accurate and appropriate credit control procedures in line with the school policy and proactively manage the collection of all outstanding debts.

* Advise Head of Finance regarding potential bad debt risk and adequacy of bad debt provision

The client will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so apply early so you do not miss out.

Conservation Collective (CC) funds solutions to protect the environment, restore nature, and safeguard against climate change. The CC UK charity incubates, launches, and supports locally focused foundations which open new channels of funding to support the most impactful environmental grassroots projects. Our network comprises 20 members, based all over the world, and is growing steadily.

As the demand for our model increases around the world, our income and expenditure are growing in volume and complexity. We are looking for a Finance Officer to support our financial operations through this expansion: recording financial transactions, monitoring internal controls and coordinating with our local foundations about financial management. The role will report to the Finance Director and will work closely with the rest of the team. This is a critical role that is central to the success of building a robust organisation, and there is opportunity for an ambitious candidate to grow in responsibility with it.

Key Responsibilities:

 Carry out day-to-day financial transactions

· Process invoices to support fundraising efforts of local foundations in the network.

· Review vendors invoices as per internal controls and update them to the purchasing ledger for authorisation.

· Conduct on-going reconciliation of bank accounts and donor due diligence.

· Reconciliation of merchant accounts (Just Giving, Donorbox or Paypal) and prompt communication to local foundations and fundraising team.

· Setting up systems to process event, auction or other ad-hoc fundraising campaigns.

· Preparation of Gift Aid reporting on quarterly basis.

· Weekly payments administration using online banking.

· Maintain accurate records of financial transactions on Xero.

· Maintain monthly records of bank payments approval for audit purposes.

Coordinate income recognition with fundraising team members

· Notify local foundations about donations received and log required documentation.

· Provide formal receipts on received donations as requested.

· Reconcile Stripe transactions on Salesforce to maintain accurate donor records.

· Support with income reconciliation between Salesforce and Xero.

Support Finance Director on maintaining accurate financial information and developing ongoing internal controls

· Support creation of management accounts materials for trustees meeting.

· Support quarterly reconciliation of funds with our affiliated network member to communicate re-grants of donations

· Feed into the design of a financial manual – a how to guide for best practice in charity finance and governance oversight.

· Support annual external audit.

Supporting CC to deliver network benefits to local foundations

· Support members of the network with any financial queries.

· Communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (Executive Directors, support team, donors) on financial queries.

· Invoice affiliates on cost recovery of services

Essential criteria:

· A recognized accounting qualification or studying towards the qualification, (CIMA, ACCA)

· Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles

· An ability to work quickly and accurately

· A proven track record of teamwork with non-technical colleagues

· Stellar communication skills, verbal and written

· A keen eye for detail

· An ability to work to deadlines

· Able to manage confidential information

· Demonstrable ability to work independently

· Energetic approach to work and a desire to learn

· Passionate about nature and the environment

Strongly desirable criteria:

· Fluent in Xero and Salesforce database

· Awareness of GDPR regulations

· Understanding of Gift Aid and its requirements

· Comfortable with using MS Office suite, Stripe, Just Giving, Paypal.

· Familiarity with complex accounting models (affiliates, branches, restricted and unrestricted funding)

· Experience of working in the charity sector and/or fast paced, entrepreneurial company, that is constantly growing and adapting. 

· Able to speak Spanish, Greek or Italian would be a bonus. 

Benefits: being part of a dynamic, creative, and growing team working to amplify the impact of local grassroots environmental work

· Flexible working as standard (hours and location)

· Flexible holiday allowance

· Private medical insurance

· Discretionary annual bonus

· Salary sacrifice pension scheme

· CPD opportunities

· Possible travel in the UK and internationally  

· Saving the world!

If you have strong leadership and strategic planning skills, vision, fiscal acumen and a passion for and understanding of the rights and well-being of disabled people, then we would love to hear from you.

Possability People is a pan-impairment disability charity based in Brighton. We work with people with a number of health conditions, including mental health, as well as older people.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic senior manager to act as Chief Officer to lead our disability charity’s growth and development. The Chief Officer will provide strategic guidance and oversight, ensure operational efficiency and sustainability, and maintain the organisation's commitment to serving disabled people in our community.

Salary: £50K+ negotiable for exceptional candidates

                             (flexible hours arrangements if appropriate)

Reports to: Chair of Trustees

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Holidays: 28 days plus Bank Holidays

Deadline for this post is: Monday 13 May 2024 (9am)

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 21 May 2024 (online)

We actively encourage applications from disabled people in accordance with a policy of equal opportunity. We guarantee an interview if you demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria and have let us know you’re a disabled person.

All Hallows by the Tower are looking to seek an organised and friendly parish administrator/church manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the church. The administrator will manage the church office and have responsibility for the Grade I listed building, organisation of events, and minor financial responsibilities.

Our growing In-House Maintenance Team is seeking an experienced, customer-focused supervisor to join us as a Repairs & Maintenance Supervisor in order to support the effective management of a multi-disciplined team of trade operatives, contractors and self-employed operatives.

Repairs & Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Birmingham & Surrounding Areas, B69 4PN
Salary: £41,530 per annum + Van & Fuel Card
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supervise a team of Trade Operatives as they carry out responsive repairs and voids maintenance.
• Lead and motivate the team to and ensure a high standard of repairs are maintained in our homes.
• Complete post inspections of works to ensure everything is completed according to specification and is contractually compliant.
• Ensure work is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Our ideal candidate? Your application will demonstrate the following:

• A relevant qualification in a building related discipline or site management or equivalent knowledge as demonstrated through a track record of relevant work experience.
• Supervisory and team management experience
• Construction knowledge or experience, including Health & Safety legislation, fire safety, CDM Regulations
• Financial and budgetary control and void property management experience

What’s on offer? As well as a competitive salary and a Van + Fuel Card, you'll also have access to our award winning company benefits. This includes access to Medicash, access to our benefits portal offering you discount with many big brands as well as up to 8% matched pension contributions.

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’ll 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.

Closing date: 20/05/2024

Please be advised that we reserve the right to cease recruitment activity should suitable candidates be appointed prior to the advertised closing date.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We’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.

No agencies please.